Oncology Data Specialist- Winship Cancer Institute

Emory • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist-Certified (ODS-C). The role is responsible for finding cancer cases, abstracting clinical data, and following up with patients diagnosed with cancer. The specialist captures patient history, diagnosis, staging, and treatment information for cases entered into the cancer registry, following guidelines from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and the Georgia Central State Cancer Registry.

The position applies cancer data collection principles and coding systems, including STORE, SEER, ICD-O3, and AJCC Staging 8th Edition, to support consistent and compliant reporting. It also performs assigned quality assurance activities, attends relevant professional education events, follows HIPAA privacy regulations and virtual office procedures, and completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a related field.
• Must be Oncology Data Specialist Certified (ODS-C) by the National Cancer Registrars Association.

Responsibilities

• Find cases and abstract data for patients diagnosed with cancer, including follow-up.
• Capture complete patient history, diagnosis, staging, and treatment information for patients accessioned into the cancer registry.
• Follow guidelines established by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and the Georgia Central State Cancer Registry.
• Apply cancer data collection principles and assign codes using STORE, SEER, ICD-O3, and AJCC Staging 8th Edition.
• Perform assigned quality assurance activities, including reviewing abstracted data for accuracy, peer reviews, resolving data edits, conducting non-reportable audits, consolidating multiple data reports into a concise record for each cancer case, and adding treatment and follow-up information received after the initial abstract.
• Attend and participate in professional conferences, seminars, or workshops to stay current on Cancer Registry information and cancer treatment.
• Adhere to HIPAA privacy regulations and other virtual office procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree