Oncology Data Specialist

Ascension•Remote,

15h•$26 - $37•Remote

About The Position

This role is part of the Clinical Quality Registry Services department and is a full-time, remote position. The Oncology Data Specialist will be responsible for screening various clinical documents to identify reportable cancer cases, performing primary data abstraction for oncology measures and registries, maintaining long-term follow-up data collection, and collecting data for National Cancer Database special studies. Adherence to Oncology Abstraction Training Program requirements is essential.

Requirements

Oncology Data Specialist credentialed from the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) obtained within 36 Months (3 years) of hire date or job transfer date required.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience
Currently enrolled or successful completion of a NCRA-Accredited Certificate Program OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

Registrar specializing in Tumors preferred.

Responsibilities

Screen disease indices, pathology reports, radiology reports, and other clinical documents to identify reportable cancer cases for case finding.
Perform primary data abstraction duties for oncology measures and registries while ensuring high levels of abstraction accuracy and alignment with organizational quality standards in compliance with all oncology regulatory standards.
Maintain the long-term follow up process of data collection and input for all cancer registry patients.
Collect data for National Cancer Database special studies as required.
Adhere to Oncology Abstraction Training Program requirements.