Oncology Data Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.
• Must have current Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) credentials.
• Experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the SCDPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of cancer registry principles, operational procedures, and quality assurance methods.

Responsibilities

• Identifies non-registry and non-hospital data sources in the SC Central Cancer Registry (SCCCR).
• Performs case finding, data collection and follow-back at these facilities according to standards set by the CDC, National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) and North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR).
• Manages all WebPlus exports, REDCap data workflows and Tableau reporting.
• Identifies all reportable new cancer cases (Casefinding) from assigned facilities including: non-registry hospitals, independent laboratories, freestanding treatment centers, and appropriate physician offices.
• Abstracts all reportable patient records that meet criteria for inclusion into the SCCCR according to national standards set by NPCR and NAACCR as needed to maintain certification for Oncology Data Specialist (ODS).
• Coordinates follow-back activities in physician offices and other assigned reporting facilities to complete patient information as assigned.
• Responsible for monthly newsletter sent to state registrars.
• Conducts quality control studies as assigned.
• Includes visual review audits, edit reconciliation, and demographic information updates.
• Completes other duties as assigned related to the position.

Benefits

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)