EAMC MISSION

At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY An oncology data specialist (ODS) is a certified specialist who analyzes, abstracts and codes demographic, patient and cancer related information, treatment and staging from the medical records on all cancer cases seen and/or diagnosed at East Alabama Medical Center and its affiliates. Ensures correct staging, coding, subsequent patient care evaluation, and survival reports are completed. Coordinates staff support for cancer conference. Demonstrates engagement through ongoing training and education on accrediting agencies. Facilitates dissemination of registry data. After an initial probationary period, the ODS is eligible with manager's approval to participate in a telecommuting work arrangement. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education 2010 forward candidate must have obtained a minimum of an associate degree. Prior to 2010, associate degree not required but must have minimum two years full-time (24 months or 3,900 hours) or equivalent experience in the cancer registry field.
Minimum Experience 1-3 years of cancer registry experience.
Required Registration/License/Certification Current Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification
Preferred Education Bachelor's degree in health information or related field, clinical research, or nursing
Preferred Experience Ability to type 35 words per minute preferred.
Preferred Registration/License/Certification 3000 hours of experience plus two years of supervisory experience; oncology background
Other Requirements N/A