Cancer Registry Data Specialist

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Data Abstraction Specialist to capture complete patient history, diagnosis, staging, and treatment information for AHN cancer registry in accordance with ACoS CoC and state requirements.

The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely reporting to state registries, with opportunities for ongoing education and professional certification.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent healthcare education/experience.
• 1 year knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, or medical terminology.
• Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform primary data abstraction and ensure accuracy.
• Screen disease indices and reports to identify reportable cancer cases.
• Maintain cancer registry database and generate regulatory reports.
• Participate in annual educational opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data abstraction

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in health care

RHIT/RHIA certification

ODS certification

Tools

Epic

Elekta Metriq

Job description

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Data Abstraction Specialist to capture complete patient history, diagnosis, staging, and treatment information for AHN cancer registry in accordance with ACoS CoC and state requirements.

The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely reporting to state registries, with opportunities for ongoing education and professional certification.