Oncology Data Assistant

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The Oncology Data Assistant, under the direction of Oncology Data Management, is responsible for analyzing, coding, sequencing, and supporting the collection of medical information related to the clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of cancer patients. The Oncology Data Assistant assists in maintaining high standards of cancer data management in accordance with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) requirements, state reporting regulations, and organizational policies. This position also supports cancer data quality initiatives, performance monitoring, and reporting activities to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of oncology data. The Oncology Data Assistant models appropriate behavior consistent with the Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare (MLH) Mission, Vision, and Values.Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
The Oncology Data Assistant, under the direction of Oncology Data Management, is responsible for analyzing, coding and sequencing medical information detailing the clinical assessment of the patient. Maintains the standards of cancer data management as outlined by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Performs follow up on assigned patients under the direction of knowledgeable oncology data management associates.
• Maintains CoC Standards for follow up on cancer patients.
• Coordinates the retrieval of medical records and other clinical data for all patients who meet the criteria for inclusion in the oncology database under the direction of knowledgeable oncology data management Associates.
• Maintains Professional Expertise.
• Reviews outpatient cases to determine if they are eligible for entry into the oncology database.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and department information. Understands, applies, and supports departmental/hospital policies, procedures and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred - Associates Degree Health Information Management

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - Medical records 1-3 years
• Preferred - Microsoft Office
• Preferred - Substitutions allowed: College level course work in Medical Terminology, anatomy, and morphology that would be acquired through approved courses in lieu of experience requirement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, morphology, and treatment modalities.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of personal computers required. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in written form with associates, physicians, and their staff, patients and others.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.
• Ability to understand moderately complex written materials such as patient medical records and technical manuals and to aggregate data reports.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position except to aid in the training of new associates.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.