Certified Oncology Data Specialist

Job Summary

To support cancer registry operations, the casual Oncology Data Specialist II will abstract and code clinical data, maintain follow-up success rates, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while working remotely for approximately 8 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

• Timely abstracting and coding of cancer cases in accordance with established standards and productivity levels
• Maintaining a follow-up success rate of at least 90% for abstracted cases within a five-year timeframe
• Participating in educational activities and assisting with data requests and quality reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Required qualifications

• High school diploma with two years of oncology or abstracting/coding experience, or one year of direct Cancer Registry experience
• Certification as an Oncology Data Specialist is required
• Knowledge of American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Standards and Pennsylvania Department of Health data collection requirements
• Proficiency in medical terminology, abstracting techniques, and clinical coding systems
• Experience with hospital data systems and MS Office software products is required