Oncology Data Specialist - Per Diem, Variable Shifts, Oncology, Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center
About The Position
The Oncology Data Specialist manages cancer patient databases and records information that supports early cancer detection, improved treatment, and increased survival rates. The specialist reviews medical and pathology records to determine eligibility for the cancer registry and abstracts records by translating medical terminology into standardized codes for patient diagnoses and treatment. The role also compiles and reports data from medical facilities that treat patients. The position analyzes, abstracts, and codes demographic and cancer-related information, treatment, and staging for eligible cases seen or diagnosed at Atlantic Health System. It follows the standards of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, SEER, AJCC, and the New Jersey State Cancer Registry. The specialist conducts lifetime follow-up, supports quality control and improvement activities, responds to information requests, and tracks registry patients while maintaining confidentiality.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Cancer Registry Management, Medical Science, or a related field.
- ODS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Cancer Registry Management, Medical Science, or a related field.
- One year of experience in a cancer registry.
- Experience working in a customer service environment or a relevant area.
Responsibilities
- Analyze, abstract, and code patient demographic and cancer-related information, treatment, and staging from multiple databases for eligible cancer cases seen or diagnosed at Atlantic Health System.
- Comply with standards of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, SEER, AJCC, and the New Jersey State Cancer Registry.
- Perform lifetime follow-up to provide cancer incidence, treatment, and outcome information to appropriate databases for administrative planning, marketing, and support programs.
- Assist with quality control activities, information requests, and quality improvement studies as required.
- Follow up with registry patients to track progress while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
- PTO and paid sick leave.
- Tuition assistance, advancement, and academic advising.
- Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
- Backup and on-site childcare.
- Well-being rewards.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
- Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
- Pet, home, auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
