Oncology Data Specialist Certified
Core
Coordinates the Oncology Data Registry and manages cancer data programs to ensure hospital certifications, regulatory compliance, and the generation of outcomes intelligence for care teams.
Role type
Senior IC clinical data specialist (oncology registry)
Builds
National benchmarks, rankings strategy, and outcomes intelligence for clinical quality improvement
Domain
Healthcare + Oncology Data Management
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification, cancer data coding and abstracting, ICD-O coding, AJCC staging, SEER program principles, medical record interpretation, statistical analysis, report generation, regulatory compliance (COC/state laws)
Preferred skills
RHIT or RHIA certification, 1-3 years cancer registry experience, knowledge of ACS Program Standards, familiarity with cancer registry software
Technologies
Electronic medical records systems, database management tools, spreadsheet and graphical programs
Responsibilities
Screen and abstract cancer patient data from medical records, pathology, and radiology reports; maintain audit and quality assurance processes for case findings and coding; conduct follow-up surveys and update demographic information; analyze data and prepare reports for Cancer Committees and Tumor Boards; ensure accurate reporting to state and national cancer registries; participate in accreditation surveys and educational programs; manage department budget.
