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Oncology Clinical Data Specialist II

Johns Hopkins Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


Requisition #:660415 Location:Johns Hopkins Health System, Baltimore, MD 21201 Category:Non-Clinical Professional Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Full Time 100% Remote / Flexible work schedule

Position Summary
The Data Specialist assists in the review of patient information and medical records. This role assists with inquiries, providing information about medical records and addressing concerns. The Data Specialist is required to complete accurate input of patient demographics information, medical histories, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes transcribing from electronic medical records into registry software. Support coding and classification activities by gathering relevant patient data. This role reports to the Registry Manager.

Education

Associate’s degree from an accredited school

Or two years of work experience

Coursework of two semesters of Human Anatomy & Physiology preferred

Knowledge

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology

Knowledge of registry codes, data entry, and criteria for reporting cases

Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting applications

Knowledge of HIPAA

Assists in case inclusion/exclusion

Reviews, identifies and accessions reportable cases from pathology and the hospital’s disease index

Abstracts data under supervision, including information available through multiple hospital systems and from necessary external sources

Assist with maintaining patient follow-up

Review medical record documentation, abstract, and enter clinical data into registry software

Ensure timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of data entry in accordance with guidelines

Maintain ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office and departmental software applications

Provides administrative support to registry department as directed

Data quality and review: correction of missing, incomplete, and invalid data fields

Meet agreed upon data abstraction deadlines to comply with regulatory / stakeholder requirements

Maintain compliance in protecting patient confidentiality when reviewing, communicating, and accessing clinical data

Collaborate with other members of the registry data team to create and maintain data in a confidential manner

Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite, web browsers, email, electronic health records, online collaboration software, and virtual meeting applications

Familiar with various technologies such as security (Citrix), data collection/abstraction, encoders, and web-based applications

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with team members

Up-to-date understanding or experience with clinical registries and research

Ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment

Ability to work independently and be self-directed

Ability to work under pressure to meet submission, project, and reporting deadlines

Ability to work in a fast-paced academic teaching hospital

Required Licensure Certification, etc.
None.

Work Experience

Minimum of two years of related healthcare experience or data entry

Salary Range
Minimum 22.00/hour - Maximum 35.00/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a 0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

EEO Statement
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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