**Oncology Data Specialist** **Location:** Larkin Bldg @ Exchange Street Location of Job: US:NY:Buffalo Work Type: Full-Time **Shift:** Shift 1 Job Description **Summary:** The Oncology Data Specialist is responsible for abstracting all reportable cancer cases with all required data elements to the New York State Department of Health as mandated in the public health law within the designated time frame. The Oncology Data Specialist is also responsible for completing all follow-up forms sent to Kaleida Health from other Cancer Registry facilities throughout the nation. Responsibilities include case finding, reviewing medical records for retrieval of designated information, abstracting appropriate information, coding case in ICDO-2/3 coding system, staging case according to AJCC Staging Manual, completing summary staging according to SEER Program rules, and submitting timely and accurate data to the Department of Health as well as other registries as required. The Oncology Data Specialist will also respond to any inquiries from the DOH NYSCR and other registries regarding clarification of information submitted. All Oncology Data Specialists must maintain Continuing Education Units (CEU) to say abreast of industry changes and evolving requirements. **Education And Credentials** **Responsibilities:** AAS in Health Information Technology and/or Cancer Information Management required. BS in Health Information Management preferred. Tumor Registrar required upon hire. **Experience** **Other information:** Basic PC skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel, ICD-2 and ICD-3 coding proficiency, AJCC Cancer Staging proficiency, SEER summary staging proficiency required. Prior experience as a Certified Tumor Registrar preferred. Prior experience in a cancer registry support software system preferred. **Job Details** Department: KH Tumor Registry Standard Hours Per Week: 75.00 Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No On Call Required: No **With Rotation:** No **Scheduled Work Hours:** 6a-2p; 6:30a-2:30p; 7a-3p; 7:30a-3:30p; 8a-4p Work Arrangement: Remote Union Code: U28 - SEIU 1199 Kaleida PFS BusOfcCl Requisition ID#: 676 Recruiter: Constance M. Rollo Grade: C13 Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly **Salary Range:** $26.76 -$39.90 *Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement. _Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!_ **Position** Oncology Data Specialist **Location** US:NY:Buffalo | Corporate Administration | Full-Time **Req ID** null Equal Opportunity Employer Kaleida Health is committed to diversity and believes our workforce is strengthened by the inclusion of and respect for our differences. Kaleida Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform your job.