Oncology Data Specialist
About The Position
Job Title: Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) Employment Type: Full time / 40 hours week Shift: Day Shift Location: Silver Spring, MD Position Purpose The Oncology Data Specialist completes case finding, abstracting and follow-up activities necessary to maintain an approved Teaching Hospital Cancer Program as required by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. As an Oncology Data Specialist you will: Assist with statistical analysis of data and responding to data requests. Analyze and abstract pertinent information from the medical record (i.e.: pathology reports, diagnostic radiology reports and other pertinent information relating to the diagnosis of cancer), into a computerized cancer registry software system. Obtain follow-up and other pertinent information for each abstract by contacting other hospital registries, radiation oncology centers and medical oncologists offices Provide Registry support for Holy Cross Hospital cancer conferences as well as cancer committees. Assist with other functions relating to Cancer Program Management and preparation for the American College of Surgeons Accreditation process
Requirements
- Certified Oncology Data Specialist certification.
- Associate’s degree preferred, with completed college level courses in medical terminology and anatomy/physiology. If no Associate’s degree, an additional 2 years of cancer registry experience can be used in lieu of the degree.
- 1-3 years of cancer registry experience required
Responsibilities
- Assist with statistical analysis of data and responding to data requests.
- Analyze and abstract pertinent information from the medical record (i.e.: pathology reports, diagnostic radiology reports and other pertinent information relating to the diagnosis of cancer), into a computerized cancer registry software system.
- Obtain follow-up and other pertinent information for each abstract by contacting other hospital registries, radiation oncology centers and medical oncologists offices
- Provide Registry support for Holy Cross Hospital cancer conferences as well as cancer committees.
- Assist with other functions relating to Cancer Program Management and preparation for the American College of Surgeons Accreditation process
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment for Full & Part-Time colleagues.
- Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
- Free onsite parking.
- Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
- Referral Rewards Program
- Pay Range: $27.75-38.84. Pay is based on experience, skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
