Full-Time Senior Oncology Data Specialist ODS-C/CTR

Facebook Member Group; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to advancing healthcare quality. As a Senior Clinical Data Specialist, you will leverage your expertise in cancer registry data to deliver impactful solutions to hospital partners nationwide. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical mission while engaging in continuous learning and collaboration. Your analytical skills and commitment to data accuracy will be essential in supporting accreditation processes and improving patient outcomes. If you’re ready to make a difference in the healthcare landscape, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Certified in ODS with 5+ years of experience in data abstraction.
• Proficient in evaluating cancer program accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Categorize and interpret registry information from patient medical records.
• Ensure high-quality data submission to registries and support accreditation processes.

Skills

Patient storytelling

Data collection and reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Information security

Technical proficiency

Education

ODS certification

5+ years of abstracting experience

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

EMRs

Clinical databases

Job description

Join us in advancing safer, consistent, quality healthcare for all.

Job Summary:Under the direction of the Manager or Senior Manager, the Senior Clinical Data Specialist plays a vital role in delivering quality solutions to hospital partners across the country. This is a unique opportunity to be part of our team during a growth milestone, leveraging our deep cancer registry expertise. Team members must be willing to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Utilize your specialized knowledge and patient storytelling skills to categorize, code, summarize, interpret, and mine registry/case information from nuanced, unstructured patient medical records.
• Perform data collection (abstracting) and reporting on eligible cancer cases according to current state mandates and national standards.
• Ensure high-quality data submission to specified registries or data repositories with a focus on accuracy.
• Support our partners’ CoC Accreditation process through strong registry operations, policy creation, and utilization of quality tools.
• Engage in educational opportunities, including on-the-job learning, CEUs, and paid time for continuing education.
• Stay updated on regulatory and reporting requirements from federal, state, payer, and other agencies.
• Contribute to best practices, data dictionaries, and process improvements.
• Participate in a culture of continuous learning and collaboration, supporting colleagues’ development, including those recently certified.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Evaluate concordance with cancer program accreditation standards.
• Experience with multiple EMRs and clinical databases.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and attention to detail skills.
• Technically savvy with an interest in learning new systems and technologies.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management across multiple accounts.
• Commitment to information security and privacy, maintaining PHI confidentiality.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Education and Experience:

• Certified in ODS.
• At least 5+ years of abstracting experience with an ODS certification.
• Experience in cancer registry data abstraction.
• Exposure to EMRs and clinical databases.