Oncology Data Analyst Senior

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

GENERAL SUMMARY :

The Senior Oncology Data Analyst is responsible for all aspects of Oncology database management and provides guidance on the Cancer Program Standards necessary for CoC Cancer Program approval.

The incumbent will oversee all facets of the cancer database and provide oversight for less experienced analysts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Assists in leading all Oncology Data Services operations including case finding, case analysis, abstracting, patient follow-up, national and state cancer data submissions, policies and procedures, dynamic reporting requirement updates, quality control review and process improvement.
• Leads and trains the registry / research study staff; assists with establishing and evaluating performance.
• Monitor and maintain operational resources and supplies. Assists with maintenance of staff timekeeping for payroll submission.

Makes recommendations for and justifies changes involving equipment and personnel.

• Reviews dates of changes in department operations including coding / staging systems.
• Develops and maintains performance improvement plans and projects for the cancer registry and cancer program, along with collection and analysis of the data.
• Develops criteria to assess accuracy of data and run reports to assess quality.
• Review and provide data, lists, reports, statistical / comparison analyses & presentations for approved requests.
• Facilitates Cancer Committee meetings & CoC on-site consultation and survey activities.
• Coordinates various departments, physicians and disciplines to provide required documentation to the cancer committee for review, evaluation, recommendations and follow-up.
• Help to achieve Patient Outcomes standards by contributing to cancer program goals, patient care improvement measures, accountability measures, assessment of evaluation and treatment planning, studies of quality and quality improvements.
• Co-administers registry database application; facilitates upgrades and resolution of user issues.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.

It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.

Standard Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Education / Training : Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Work Experience : Five years experience in cancer registry.
• Certification, Licensure, Registration : Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) required. RHIA or RHIT preferred.
• Other Qualifications :
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office applications. Proficient in AJCC and SEER staging, ICD-0 coding, with knowledge of ICD-10 coding.

Thorough working knowledge of CoC Program Standards, registry standards and operations.

• Must stay current with the changes in the CoC registry operations and standards for cancer program approval and all of the various references and resources required to maintain accuracy of data analysis.
• Must possess good organization and prioritization skills.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop effective relationships and communicate / collaborate with members of the medical staff and other staff members.
• Flexibility in schedule as needed to meet deadlines and attend meetings.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and make appropriate decisions within the limits of the state law and standards of the accrediting agency.

Primary Location

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SITE - Farmington Hills Hospital- 28050 Grand River Ave - Farmington Hills

Department Name

Cancer Center Programs - Farmington Hills

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

Hours of Work

7 : 00 a.m to 3 : 30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N / A

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