Cancer Data Coordinator - Oncology Services (10309)

Overview

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Position summary

The Cancer Data Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the completeness, quality, accuracy, and integrity of cancer-related data within Oak Valley Health (OVH).

This role plays a critical part in supporting cancer care funding, improving patient care, and ensuring compliance with data-related regulations.

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Who you are

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion, and courage.

You are a patient and / or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard. You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking, and prioritization skills.

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Schedule

The successful candidate will be available to work 8-hour day shifts, Monday to Friday on a part-time basis.

Responsibilities

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Quality assurance

Develop and implement data quality control procedures and standards to ensure the reliability of cancer data. Regularly audit data for inconsistencies, errors, and missing information, and take corrective actions as needed.

Proactively monitor cancer data for quality issues and inconsistencies. Communicate a list of data quality issues to healthcare providers and clinical teams, facilitating updates and corrections as necessary.

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Communication

Work closely with the clinical team and physicians to ensure proper data capture and recording in the HIS. Collaborate with healthcare professionals, oncologists, pathologists, and data analysts to identify and resolve data discrepancies and improve data quality.

Communicate findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders. Collaborate closely with the IT team to identify opportunities for enhancing the HIS to collect high-quality cancer data.

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Data

Enter and update cancer data in electronic databases or registry systems. Maintain data confidentiality and security, adhering to HIPAA and other relevant privacy regulations.

Collect and compile cancer-related data from various sources, including electronic health records (EHRs), pathology reports, and other clinical documentation.

Verify the accuracy and completeness of collected data, ensuring that all relevant information is captured. 48 Business Development Created with Sketch.

Continuous improvement

Stay updated on developments in cancer data standards, regulations, and best practices. Propose and implement process improvements to enhance data quality and efficiency.

Participate in the planning and implementation of IT system upgrades and enhancements to ensure data quality & integrity.

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Analysis

Generate reports and summaries of cancer data for healthcare providers, researchers, and regulatory agencies. Collaborate with researchers and analysts to conduct data analyses and identify trends or patterns in cancer outcomes.

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Compliance

Utilize standardized coding systems (, ICD-10, SNOMED CT) to accurately code and categorize cancer diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes.

Ensure compliance with established coding standards and guidelines : Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). Ontario Cancer Activity Level Reporting (ALR).

Requirements

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Qualifications

A college or university degree in a related field (, Health Information Management, Medical records). Knowledge of cancer terminology, diagnostic codes, and medical terminology.

Familiarity with data management tools and software, including database systems. Experience working with cancer registries and cancer data reporting is an asset.

Work experience with MEDITECH EXPANSE preferred. CHIMA certified with acting member standing is an asset. 48 Creative Created with Sketch.

Initiative

Strong attention to detail and analytical skills. Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards.

Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital-related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.