Oncology Data Specialist
About The Position
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Utilize specialty databases to extract patient data from electronic medical records for the analysis of cancer incidence data under direct supervision.
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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
