Job Description & Qualifications
A Brief Overview
This position is completely remote
The Oncology Data Specialist I is responsible for abstracting and timely submission of cancer tumor registry data
for multiple UH hospitals.
What You Will Do
• Conducts accurate and complete cancer case ascertainment according to the requirements of the
American College of Surgeons and the State of Ohio.
• Codes, classifies and indexes stage of disease and treatment information.
• Performs data quality checks to ensure data quality and completeness of records.
• Understanding of CoC standards, particularly data quality standards.
• Maintains a maximum abstracting delay of 6 months from the date of diagnosis.
• Maintains case follow up rate as required per CoC standards.
• Participates in special projects, as needed.
• Meets minimum department productivity and accuracy standards.
Additional Responsibilities
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during
orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for
our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to
address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education Qualifications
• Associate’s Degree preferably in allied health (Required).
Experience Qualifications
• 1+ years of cancer registry, medical records or coding experience (Preferred) and
• less than 1 year excellent knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology (Required) and
• less than 1 year experience working in a large, academic medical center or multi-hospital health system
(Preferred)
Skills and Abilities
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project (Required
proficiency)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to efficiently interact with all levels of
individuals within the organization (Required proficiency)
• Self motivated, organized and detail oriented (Required proficiency)
• Ability to multi task and problem solve (Required proficiency)
• Adheres to deadlines (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) (Required within 2 Years).
Physical Demands
• Standing – Occasionally
• Walking – Occasionally
• Sitting – Constantly
• Lifting – Rarely (up to 20 lbs)
• Carrying – Rarely (up to 20 lbs)
• Pushing – Rarely (up to 20 lbs)
• Pulling – Rarely (up to 20 lbs)
• Climbing – Rarely (up to 20 lbs)
• Balancing – Rarely
• Stooping – Rarely
• Kneeling – Rarely
• Crouching – Rarely
• Crawling – Rarely
• Reaching – Rarely
• Handling – Occasionally
Additional Salary Detail:
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of posting of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, union negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). This figure does not include, unless otherwise stated incentive pay or shift differential pay or the value of University Hospitals’ comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement plan options, and additional offerings. Click here to view complete wellness and benefits details.
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UH delivers exceptional care, advances medical innovation, and trains future healthcare leaders. Now, you have the opportunity to add your talents to this legacy of care. At UH, you’ll join a collaborative team in an inspiring environment where your skills and ideas will be valued. Together, we can continue to shape the future of healthcare and deliver on the promise of our mission for generations to come.
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UH Seidman Cancer Center
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We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.


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