Certified Oncology Data Analyst I

Novant Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work opportunity in approved U.

Flexible work schedule

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement fund matching

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist to support cancer registry activities in North Carolina. You will analyze pathology data, code and abstract for state and national reporting, and ensure accurate data entry for the NC Central Cancer Registry.

In this role you will review follow-up data, monitor coding quality, and maintain high standards of accuracy and timeliness. ODS credential and oncology knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Credential: ODS - Oncology Data Specialist required.
• HS diploma or GED with 1–5 years in cancer registry or related fields.
• Associate degree with 1–2 years in cancer registry or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Analyze pathology reports and ICD-10 lists to determine case eligibility.
• Abstract patient information for state and national reporting with coding sources.
• Enter patient data accurately to meet NC Central Cancer Registry standards.
• Review patient encounters for follow-up and update records accordingly.
• Monitor monthly edits and resolve coding issues for compliance.
• Maintain data quality and productivity per department standards.
• Engage in ongoing professional development for ODS credential.

Skills

Advanced medical terminology

Anatomy and physiology

Statistics & epidemiology

Oncology knowledge

Standards & coding knowledge (ICD-0-3,

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Epic, WebPlus, QPort, registry software

Job description

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement fund with matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance for qualifying team members.
• Employee assistance programs and discounts.
• Remote work opportunity in approved states (equipment provided).
• Flexible work schedule.

What You'll Do

• Case finding: analyze pathology reports and ICD-10 patient lists from various sources to determine case eligibility and flag cases for the suspense system.
• Abstracting: analyze patient information required for state and national reporting and codes the information in the electronic data base utilizing the required coding sources including, but not limited to: ICD0-3, Standards for Oncology Registry Entry, AJCC TNM Staging, SEER Summary Staging, Solid Tumor Rules, and the current state cancer collection manual.
• Data Entry: enter the required patient information accurately and in timely manner to meet requirements and data edit standards for the National Cancer Data Base and NC Central Cancer Registry.
• Follow-Up: analyze patient encounters for subsequent treatment, recurrences, patient status, and current last date of contact and updates patient records to maintain the department and national standard for follow-up rates for required patient populations. Review patient death information sources to determine patient expiration and cause of death.
• Monitoring: review monthly edit reports and annual national call for data edits and resolve any related coding issues for compliance.
• Quality Control: meet the department standard for data quality and productivity for the job role.
• Professional Development: Educational Maintenance of the ODS credential.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Credentials: ODS - Oncology Data Specialist (formerly CTR - Certified Tumor Registrar) credentials are required.
• High School Diploma or GED with 1-5 years of experience in cancer registry, medical records, nursing, medical oncology, radiation oncology, public health, or research.
• Associate degree with 1-2 years of experience in cancer registry, medical records, nursing, medical oncology, radiation oncology, public health, or research.

Additional Skills Required:

• Advanced level of medical terminology.
• Completion of Anatomy and Physiology.
• Basic Statistics and Epidemiology.
• Oncology knowledge of the disease process, including standards of care; surgical, radiation, and systemic treatment regimens.
• Knowledge of the American College of Surgeons Cancer Program Standards. Coding Courses in ICD0-3, AJCC TNM Staging, SEER Summary Staging, Solid Tumor Rules, and relevant state data collection manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy with Medical Staff, Novant Departments, private physician practices, and non-Novant facilities to obtain patient information resolve staging or coding issues.

Preferred:

• Experience with Electronic Registry Systems Inc. registry software, Epic, Webplus (NC Data Reporting portal), QPort (Commission on Cancer quality portal); working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.