Certified Oncology Data Specialist

Lancesoft; Oklahoma City (OK); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft is seeking a Cancer Registry Consultant/ODS-C to work remotely. The role requires current ODS-C certification, a high school diploma (or HIM-related degree), and 3 years of cancer abstraction experience, ideally with RMCDS/SEER*DMS.

You will handle centralized registry tasks from a home setup, with a 40-hour week within CST business hours. Preference given to candidates with 2+ years post-ODS-C and central registry experience.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C) certification is required.
• Three years of cancer abstraction experience in healthcare/cancer registry setting or an associate degree in HIM, RHIT/RHIA, or related health field.
• Preference for 2+ years post-ODS-C and central registry experience.
• Experience with RMCDS or SEER*DMS is preferred.
• Must have a personal computer and home internet of at least 100 Mbps for remote access.

Responsibilities

• Perform cancer abstraction and data entry for registry records.
• Work remotely for approx. 40 hours per week within Central Time business hours.
• Coordinate with OCCR/OSDH network using personal computer.
• Maintain accuracy and timeliness in data submission and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

ODS-C certification

High school diploma

Associate degree in HIM

RHIT or RHIA

degree in cancer registry management or biology

Tools

RMCDS

SEER*DMS

Job description

Title: Cancer Registry Consultant/Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C)

Duration: 40 hours with option to extend (not to exceed 12 months total)

Work Hours: Mon – Fri , 7:30AM – 5:30PM CST

Position: Remote

Requirements

• Current certification as a Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C) is required.
• Candidates must have a high school diploma and three years of experience in cancer abstraction within healthcare/ cancer registry setting; OR an associate degree from a Health Information Management (HIM) program, certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA); OR a degree in cancer registry management, biology, or health related field.
• Preference will be given to applicants with two or more years’ post ODS-C certification and those with central registry experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in abstracting cancer cases required; strong understanding of cancer registry operations and functions, especially in a central registry, is preferred; strong customer service and communication skills both oral and written; good interpersonal skills; the ability to be detail oriented.
• Experience with Rocky Mountain Cancer Data Systems (RMCDS) or SEER*DMS is preferred.
• Position requires employees to have their own computer that will be used to remotely access the OCCR/OSDH network and must have home internet speeds of at least 100mbps.

Duration

40 hours with option to extend (not to exceed 12 months total)

Location & Schedule

Remote, 40 hours a week Monday-Friday with working hours falling between 7:30am-5:30pm (Central Time).