Oncology Data Specialist -Certified ODS-C (FT Remote)

Cancer Center of South Florida PLLC•Tampa, FL

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Cancer Registrar I supports the Tampa General Cancer Institute and its affiliates by ensuring cancer data are abstracted completely and accurately in accordance with American College of Surgeons and Florida Cancer Data System requirements. The role performs case finding, abstracts eligible cancer cases, and maintains lifetime follow-up information. It also supports tumor conferences, Cancer Committee activities, Commission on Cancer accreditation and survey readiness, Rapid Cancer Reporting System submissions, and Florida Cancer Data System reporting. The position reviews and abstracts patient history, diagnosis, staging, treatment, and other required cancer data; resolves abstract edits; identifies reportable cases; and classifies analytic, nonanalytic, and nonreportable cases in accordance with applicable requirements. It completes patient follow-up, supports accurate and timely data submissions and authorized data requests, documents applicable reporting measures, and applies current registry standards. The role also maintains reference materials and required credentials and supports Cancer Institute quality-improvement initiatives related to data accuracy, compliance, and patient outcomes.

Requirements

Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree.
At least one year of cancer registry abstracting experience in a Commission on Cancer–accredited facility.
Florida Cancer Data System Abstractor Code required or obtained within one month of hire.
Oncology Data Specialist Certified (ODS-C) required or obtained within one year of hire.
Knowledge of cancer registry abstracting, case finding, patient follow-up, and data-entry procedures.
Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and accrediting requirements, including NCRA, FCDS, CoC, and NAACCR standards.
Skill in interpreting diagnoses and analyzing clinical information contained in medical records.
Proficiency in electronic medical record systems, including Epic, and related data-entry applications.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for working professionally with physicians, staff, and external agencies.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Abstract patient history, diagnosis, staging, treatment, and other required cancer data in accordance with applicable state, federal, and accrediting requirements.
Review abstract edits, resolve errors, and maintain the established quarterly accuracy benchmark of at least 90%.
Meet productivity standards established in Cancer Registry policies and procedures.
Review pathology, cytology, discharge, oncology, and other designated records to identify reportable cancer cases.
Classify cases as analytic or nonanalytic and document nonreportable cases in accordance with applicable registry requirements.
Maintain case-finding accuracy and productivity standards established by the Cancer Registry.
Complete required patient follow-up activities in accordance with Cancer Registry policies and Commission on Cancer standards.
Support accurate and timely submissions to the Florida Cancer Data System and assist with authorized cancer data requests and reports.
Document applicable Rapid Cancer Reporting System and National Cancer Database measures within cancer registry abstracts.
Apply current Commission on Cancer, Florida Cancer Data System, and other applicable registry standards to assigned work.
Maintain current cancer registry manuals and reference materials.
Complete continuing education required to maintain the Oncology Data Specialist–Certified credential.
Obtain and annually renew the required Florida Cancer Data System Abstractor Code.
Support Cancer Institute quality-improvement initiatives related to cancer data accuracy, compliance, and patient outcomes.