Oncology Data & Registry Specialist

Mercy Cedar Rapids; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Cedar Rapids is hiring a Cancer Registry Data Specialist to ensure accurate data collection for patients diagnosed or treated at Mercy Medical Center. The role emphasizes adherence to CoC standards and AJCC staging, with emphasis on data quality and reporting.

You will abstract demographic and clinical information, maintain databases, generate reports for physicians and administration, and support quality improvement initiatives in a patient-centered care environment.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience with cancer registry reporting and abstracting.
• Associates or BA/BS preferred.
• Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) preferred or must become certified within 2 years.
• Familiar with CoC standards and AJCC staging.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Abstract demographic, medical history, and staging data for cancer patients.
• Access databases and prepare quality and financial reports.
• Maintain complete data collection for Mercy Medical Center cancer patients.
• Follow CoC and Mercy safety guidelines.
• Generate reports and present data to administration and cancer committee.

Skills

Cancer registry software

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Education

Associates / BA/BS preferred

Tools

CoC standards (STORE)

Job description

Mercy Cedar Rapids is hiring a Cancer Registry Data Specialist to ensure accurate data collection for patients diagnosed or treated at Mercy Medical Center. The role emphasizes adherence to CoC standards and AJCC staging, with emphasis on data quality and reporting.

You will abstract demographic and clinical information, maintain databases, generate reports for physicians and administration, and support quality improvement initiatives in a patient-centered care environment.