Rhode Island Licensed Oncology Data Specialist

Job Summary

A company is looking for an Oncology Data Specialist who will abstract information from medical records of patients with cancer diagnoses.

Key Responsibilities

• Abstracts and enters patient data into a computerized database for Cancer Registry management
• Utilizes specialized software for database management and prepares various reports from electronic data
• Reviews medical records and pathology reports to ensure accurate patient follow-up and data integrity

Required Qualifications

• College-level knowledge of computer operations, software applications, anatomy, and medical terminology
• A minimum of three years of experience in cancer registry duties, including database development
• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) required
• Thorough knowledge of cancer registry data collection requirements and regulatory standards
• Ability to interpret complex medical records and disease processes