Cancer Registry Data Specialist - Impactful Analytics

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) – Cancer Registrar at Mohawk Valley Health System collects, abstracts, and maintains cancer patient data from medical records, ensuring accuracy for research, quality improvement, and public health reporting.

The role requires an associates degree, certification as Oncology Data Specialist, and experience with cancer registry software and EMR systems; duties include data coding, audits, and education of staff, with a 0.94 FTE schedule.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required in health sciences or related field.
• One year post-certification experience in Cancer Registry.
• Proficiency with cancer registry software and EMR applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity and completeness of the cancer registry database.
• Gather, abstract and manage complete, accurate information from patient records (demographics, diagnosis, staging, treatment).
• Ensure the accuracy and validity of data entered into the registry software.
• Analyze data and report trends to support researchers, clinicians, and public health officials.
• Manage the cancer registry database for state and national statistics and research.

Skills

Cancer Registry

EMR applications

Education

Associates degree in health sciences or related field

Job description

The Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) – Cancer Registrar at Mohawk Valley Health System collects, abstracts, and maintains cancer patient data from medical records, ensuring accuracy for research, quality improvement, and public health reporting.

The role requires an associates degree, certification as Oncology Data Specialist, and experience with cancer registry software and EMR systems; duties include data coding, audits, and education of staff, with a 0.94 FTE schedule.