Senior Oncology Data Specialist

Ascension • Saint Louis, MO

7d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Oncology Data Specialist works remotely in the Clinical Quality Registry Services department. The role supports cancer registry operations by identifying reportable cancer cases, performing primary data abstraction for oncology measures and registries, maintaining long-term patient follow-up data, and collecting information for National Cancer Database special studies. Work must meet organizational quality standards and comply with oncology regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Hold an Oncology Data Specialist credential from the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) before the hire date or job transfer date.
• Meet one of the stated education or experience pathways: high school diploma equivalency with two years of cumulative experience and successful completion of an NCRA-accredited certificate program; an associate's or bachelor's degree; or four years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.

Nice To Haves

• Registrar specializing in Tumors credential.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and upload manual case-finding lists into cancer registry software as required by market assignments.
• 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, maintaining high abstraction accuracy and alignment with organizational quality standards and oncology regulatory standards.
• Maintain long-term follow-up data collection and input for all cancer registry patients.
• Collect data for National Cancer Database special studies as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED