Oncology Data Registry Specialist

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Geisinger invites applications for a Cancer Registry Specialist focused on abstraction of clinical data from electronic medical records to support cancer registry operations and accreditation efforts. The role emphasizes accuracy in identifying and coding cancer cases per state and national guidelines, while coordinating with the Health Information Management team.

Applicants typically have a relevant certificate or degree, experience in cancer registries, and a commitment to quality and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Cancer Registry Management Certificate from an NCRA-accredited program or ODS credential is preferred/required depending on role.

Responsibilities

• Identifies malignant, reportable-by-agreement cases per FORDS/State standards.
• Reviews and interprets clinical information to extract and maintain data per standards.
• Abstracts cancer data including demographics, diagnosis, stage, treatments, and provider information.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data abstraction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Geisinger invites applications for a Cancer Registry Specialist focused on abstraction of clinical data from electronic medical records to support cancer registry operations and accreditation efforts. The role emphasizes accuracy in identifying and coding cancer cases per state and national guidelines, while coordinating with the Health Information Management team.

Applicants typically have a relevant certificate or degree, experience in cancer registries, and a commitment to quality and