Registry Educator ODS-C

Here at Savista, we enable our clients to navigate the biggest challenges in healthcare: quality clinical care with positive patient experiences and optimal financial results. We partner with healthcare organizations to problem solve and deliver revenue cycle improvement services that enable their success, support their patients, and nurture their communities, all while living our values of Commitment, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence (CARE).

The Registry Educator is an Oncology Data Specialist - Certified (ODS-C) responsible for completing education, training, and assessment activities under the direction and supervision of the Senior Manager, Registry Education & Quality Assurance. This individual will manage and conduct training programs for ODS-Cs with little or no abstracting experience.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Coordinator for ODS-C Registry Abstracting Training Programs

Follow established training program guidelines and advise on potential need for updates

Perform quality reviews on abstracts

Provide feedback and training via review process

Meet with training program participants weekly

Assign appropriate education and training

Monitor and record performance

Deliver weekly progress reports to participant’s manager

COMPLIANCE EXPECTATIONS:

Supports Savista's Compliance Program by demonstrating adherence to all relevant compliance policies and procedures as evidenced by training participation and daily practice; notifying management when there is a compliance concern or incident; demonstrating knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations as evidenced by appropriate handling of patient information; promoting confidentiality and using discretion when handling patient information.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Required

Oncology Data Specialist - Certified with 3 – 5 years relevant experience and 95% abstracting accuracy rate

Score at least 84% on Registry Abstractor pre-employment assessment

Pass QA Analyst pre-employment assessment

Knowledge of and experience using STORE data collection requirements, Solid Tumor Rules, ICD-O-3, Hematopoietic Database & Manual, SEER Program Coding & Staging Manual, EOD, SEER Summary Stage, AJCC Staging Manual 8th edition and Version 9 Protocols, and NCCN Guidelines

Knowledge of and experience using the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries standards and resources

Commitment to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current and changing abstracting guidelines

Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings including with clients, colleagues, and partners

Ability to learn and use new technology and software applications

Proficiency in using MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred

Score at least 90% on Registry Abstractor pre-employment assessment

At least one year’s experience as a Savista CCRS colleague who has performed abstracting duties and undergone the QA Review process

Experience performing Savista Abstracting QA Reviews

At least 2 of the last 3 years abstracting experience in a CoC approved or SEER registry

At least 1 year of cancer registry management experience at a CoC accredited facility

Experience with multiple cancer registry software systems and electronic medical record systems

Adept at understanding and implementing usage of new software

Ability to travel as needed

Experience developing and/or presenting educational and training materials on cancer registry topics

SAVISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, veteran status, disability, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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