Job Description
100% Remote / Flexable 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. Competencies: Education: Requires successful completion of a) r Associate's degree from an accredited School OR b) two years of work experience Coursework of two semesters of "Human Anatomy & Physiology" preferred Knowledge: Requires 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 Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Assists in case inclusion/exclusion. Reviews, identifies and accessions reportable cases from pathology and the hospital's disease index Abstracts data required 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 department specific software applications to perform work Pro