Oncology Data Specialist

Job Description

Oncology Data Specialists (ODS) collect and report cancer statistics. The ODS captures a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for every cancer patient in the United States. The ODTs collect the data that provides essential information to researchers, healthcare providers, and public health officials to better monitor and advance cancer treatments, conduct research, and improve cancer prevention and screening programs. The person in this role must be highly detailed and focused on accuracy.  

• The Oncology Data Specialists use established procedures for identifying all cases of malignant disease from Munson Healthcare where the patients are diagnosed and treated.  

• Abstract and code cancers according to the approved Reportable List and as directed by the Cancer Committee. Assembles core information currently and accurately for each cancer case, providing a summary of the patient’s hospital record, brief history of the cancer and its management annual follow-up information, survival time, and the quality of survival. Enters information into the appropriate database. 

• Follows established process to maintain successful lifetime follow-up of at least 90% of all patients in the Registry through contact with the current private physician or through direct contact with the patient, family, social agency, etc. Verifies computer reports generated listing of time programmed follow-up. 

• Complete abstracts as suggested by the National Cancer Institute and the American College of Surgeons by analyzing and coding neoplastic information from the medical record.  

• Follows established data system which will conform to the highest standards of Cancer Registry operation to meet the needs of the users of the Registry data. Prepares studies and reports for presentation to the Medical Staff and Cancer Committee. 

• Serves on the hospital Cancer Committee in an advisory capacity as required. 

• Tabulates information and prepares reports for use by the Medical Staff, Administration, and other health professionals in the hospital as required. 

• Prepare reports and questionnaires for the American College of Surgeons. 

• Participates in educational activities of local, state and National Cancer Registrars Association. (NCRA)  

Qualifications

• Certification as an Oncology Data Specialist  - Certification by the National Cancer Registrars Association preferred and is required within two years of hire if not already obtained.  

• 2 Year / Associate Degree - A two-year associate degree in medical Record Technology, Medical Record Administration, or Healthcare care related experience is required

OR

• 2 Years Healthcare care related experience 

Preferred - Experience as an Oncology Data Specialist in a hospital-based registry preferred and/or extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, data entry, and data base analysis.  

Additional Information

The Benefits of Working at Munson:

• Competitive salaries
• Full benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off (up to 19 days your first year)
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing educational opportunities
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting
• Wellness plans, an employee assistance program and employee discounts

*Terms and conditions apply

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.