Under direct supervision of the Cancer Registry Manager, identifies, abstracts, analyzes data from medical records pertaining to diagnosed cancer cases. 

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Researches all appropriate sources to identify reportable cancer cases in compliance with   OU Health, Commission on Cancer (CoC), and Oklahoma Cancer Registry (OCR) requirements.
• Researches all appropriate sources to abstract demographic, diagnosis identification, stage at diagnosis, first course of treatment, and follow-up information in compliance with OU Health, CoC, and OCR requirements.
• Maintains abstracting timeliness as determined by the cancer committee.
• Maintains productivity requirements: at least one abstract completed per 2 hours (average).
• Maintains 95% abstracting accuracy.

General Responsibilities:

• Works with cancer registry team to improve processes, work methods, and procedures.
• Monitors daily workflow and assignments to ensure compliance with key performance indicators.
• Maintains confidentiality requirements.
• Maintains personal and professional growth through education, organization memberships, seminars, and other opportunities.
• Maintains confidentiality requirements.
• Performs/completes other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: Two years’ experience in healthcare, oncology data or healthcare informatics preferred.

License/Certification/Registration: Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) credential from National Cancer Registrars Association required OR registry coursework and ODS credential from NCRA within 24 months of hire.  Must complete pre-employment abstracting test with a score of 80 or higher.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Knowledge of cancer registry principles and practices.  
• Knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology pertaining to cancer processes. 
• Database management skills, especially in abstracting and coding cancer related data from medical records and laboratory reports that are computerized.
• Knowledge of report writing.
• Ability to read and follow written policies, instructions, and regulatory compliance standards. 
• Ability to analyze information and mentally track multiple situations. 
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing. 
• Good interpersonal skills

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