Oncology Data Specialist, Per Diem (Remote AZ, ID, MO, TX, TN)

Responsible for all cancer-related data collection systems, for reportable cases. Ensures that all State of California and American College of Surgeons (ACoS) guidelines are met. Coordinates Cancer Conferences. (Policy #87020.300). PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Required Skills • Demonstrates complete technical knowledge of all areas of the Cancer Registry, i.e., State of California reporting requirements, ACoS requirements, SEER staging, TNM staging, Patient Care Evaluation (PCE), data collection and patient follow-up. • Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology • Familiarity with and knowledge of computers, i.e., CNExT, spreadsheet and word processing programs. • A knowledge of general principles of statistical computation is mandatory. Required Experience Required: • Must be a Oncology Data Specialist (ODS)/Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) with minimum of 2 years experience. Preferred: • Preferred completion of an approved Cancer Registry training program. • A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a hospital-based American College of Surgeons (ACoS) approved cancer program is preferred • Proven track record with a successful ACoS approved program is preferred. Address 12401 Washington Blvd. Salary 44.00-44.00 Shift Days Zip Code 90602 Apply tot his job