Full-Time Senior Oncology Data Specialist ODS-C/CTR (5+ Years Experience)

Q-Centrix; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Clinical Data Specialist to enhance quality healthcare solutions. This role involves working closely with hospital partners, utilizing your expertise in data abstraction and cancer registry operations. You'll contribute to maintaining high accuracy in data submissions and support accreditation processes while engaging in continuous learning. Enjoy a flexible work environment and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a passion for improving patient care through data, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid professional development

Qualifications

• Must possess an ODS Certification and have 5+ years of data abstraction experience.
• Experience with EMRs and clinical databases is essential.

Responsibilities

• Categorize, code, and summarize patient medical records for cancer cases.
• Ensure quality submission of data in registries and support CoC Accreditation.

Skills

Data Abstraction

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

MS Office (Excel)

Patient Medical Record Systems

Problem-Solving

Information Security

Organizational Skills

Education

ODS Certification

5+ years of experience in data abstraction

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 milestone moment in our growth, leveraging our deep cancer registry experience and employee-centric leadership. Team members must be willing to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Roles And Responsibilities

1. Bring your specialized knowledge and patient storytelling skills to our hospital partners through categorizing, coding, summarizing, interpreting, and mining registry/case information from nuanced, unstructured patient medical records.
2. Perform data collection (abstracting) and reporting on eligible cancer cases under current state mandates and national accrediting agencies.
3. Ensure quality submission of all data in specified registries or measure data repositories, maintaining a high accuracy threshold.
4. Support our partners' CoC Accreditation process with strong cancer registry operations, creation of policies and procedures, utilization of NCBD quality tools, and knowledge of how all standards support quality patient care.
5. Engage in educational opportunities, including on-the-job learning guided by our in-house Quality & Education Team, accessible CEUs, and paid time for continuing education.
6. Stay up to date on mandated regulatory/publicly reported data requirements as specified by federal, state, payer, and other agencies.
7. Contribute to team best practices, data dictionaries, abstraction guidelines, and other business rule documents, while identifying process improvement opportunities.
8. Participate in our culture of perpetual learning and collaboration, supporting the development of colleagues, including recent ODS Certification holders and Clinical Data Support Specialists.

Required Skills/Abilities

1. Evaluate concordance with cancer program accreditation and other applicable standards.
2. Experience working with multiple patient medical record systems (EMRs) and clinical databases.
3. Intermediate proficiency with MS Office (Excel).
4. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for systematic problem-solving, data synthesis, and recommendations.
5. High standards for accuracy and attention to detail.
6. Technically savvy with interest in learning new systems and technology.
7. Organized, capable of managing time across multiple accounts and shifting priorities.
8. Valuing information security and privacy, maintaining high responsibility for PHI confidentiality (Q-Centrix is SOC2 + HITRUST certified).
9. Legally able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Education And Experience

1. Must possess an ODS Certification.
2. At least 5+ years of experience in data abstraction with an ODS certification.
3. Experience in direct data abstraction in the Cancer Registry.
4. Exposure to patient medical record systems (EMRs) and clinical databases.

Total Rewards

Our purpose—safer, consistent, quality healthcare for all—drives us. We offer an inclusive culture, flexible work environment, learning and development opportunities, competitive pay, and robust benefits supporting health and financial wellness. Our team enjoys a supportive community that values meaningful work, growth, and fun.

The target wage range is $34.00 - $37.00 per hour, based on skills, experience, licensure, and other factors. Wages are reviewed annually, with performance-based increases.

Full-time team members (working 30+ hours/week) enjoy:

• Remote work, flexible schedule, and generous Paid Time Off.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, HSA, disability, EAP, parental leave, life insurance, voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid professional development and supportive resources.

Commitment To Diversity, Equity, Inclusion And Belonging

We support diversity and inclusion, hiring based on qualifications, and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If accommodations are needed during the interview process, contact your recruiter.