Role OverviewThe Oncology Data Specialist collects and reports cancer statistics, capturing a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for every cancer patient in the US. The role involves abstracting and coding cancers, entering information into a database, and maintaining successful lifetime follow-up of patients.
What You Will Do
The Oncology Data Specialist will abstract and code cancers according to the approved Reportable List, assemble core information for each cancer case, and enter information into the appropriate database. They will also follow established processes to maintain successful lifetime follow-up of at least 90% of all patients in the Registry.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The successful candidate will have a two-year associate degree in medical record technology, medical record administration, or healthcare-related experience. They will also have experience as an Oncology Data Specialist in a hospital-based registry or extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, data entry, and database analysis.
Requirements
- Certification as an Oncology Data Specialist - Certification by the National Cancer Registrars Association preferred and is required within two years of hire if not already obtained.
- 2 Year / Associate Degree - A two-year associate degree in medical record technology, medical record administration, or healthcare care related experience is required
- OR 2 Years Healthcare care related experience
- Preferred - Experience as an Oncology Data Specialist in a hospital-based registry preferred and/or extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, data entry, and data base analysis.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Full benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off (up to 19 days your first year)
- Tuition reimbursement and ongoing educational opportunities
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting
- Wellness plans, an employee assistance program, and employee discounts
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