Oncology Data Specialist

Jobtailor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist to perform cancer data abstraction, coding, and QA for registry patients. You will capture comprehensive histories, diagnoses, staging, and treatments, ensuring alignment with ACS and Georgia Registry guidelines.

The role requires experience in STORE/SEER coding and adherence to HIPAA regulations, with ongoing participation in professional cancer registry activities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates expertise in cancer data abstraction, coding, and quality assurance in compliance with established guidelines.
• Proficient in capturing and managing patient information while adhering to HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform case finding, data abstraction, and follow-up for patients diagnosed with cancer.
• Capture complete patient history, diagnosis, staging, and treatment information for cancer registry patients.
• Abstract clinical data according to American College of Surgeon Commission on Cancer and Georgia Central State Cancer Registry guidelines.
• Assign codes using STORE, SEER, ICD-O3, and AJCC Staging 8th Ed systems.
• Perform quality assurance activities, including data accuracy reviews, peer reviews, edit resolution, non-reportable audits, report consolidation, and updates to treatment and follow-up information.
• Attend professional conferences, seminars, or workshops related to the Cancer Registry and cancer treatment.
• Adhere to HIPAA privacy regulations and virtual office procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Data Abstraction

Coding

Quality Assurance

Patient History Capture

Diagnosis Staging

Treatment Information Management

Peer Reviews

Edit Resolution

Non-Reportable Audits

Report Consolidation

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

Oncology Data Specialist Certification (ODS-C)

Tools

STORE

SEER

AJCC Staging 8th Ed

Job description

• Perform case finding, data abstraction, and follow-up for patients diagnosed with cancer
• Capture complete patient history, diagnosis, staging, and treatment information for cancer registry patients
• Abstract clinical data according to American College of Surgeon Commission on Cancer and Georgia Central State Cancer Registry guidelines
• Assign codes using STORE, SEER, ICD-O3, and AJCC Staging 8th Ed systems
• Perform quality assurance activities, including data accuracy reviews, peer reviews, edit resolution, non-reportable audits, report consolidation, and updates to treatment and follow-up information
• Attend professional conferences, seminars, or workshops related to the Cancer Registry and cancer treatment
• Adhere to HIPAA privacy regulations and virtual office procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a related field
• Must be an (ODS-C) Oncology Data Specialist Certified by the National Cancer Registrar Association
• ODS-C certification is required to apply

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cancer data abstraction, coding, and quality assurance in compliance with established guidelines. Proficient in capturing and managing patient information while adhering to HIPAA regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Oncology Data Specialist Certification (ODS-C)
• Data Abstraction
• ICD-O3 Coding
• Quality Assurance Activities
• Cancer Registry Guidelines

Hard Skills

• Data Abstraction
• Coding
• Quality Assurance
• Patient History Capture
• Diagnosis Staging
• Treatment Information Management
• Peer Reviews
• Edit Resolution
• Non-Reportable Audits
• Report Consolidation

Certifications & Qualifications

• Oncology Data Specialist Certification (ODS-C)

Industry Keywords

• Cancer Registry
• American College of Surgeons
• HIPAA Regulations
• Georgia Central State Cancer Registry
• Cancer Treatment

Tools & Technologies

• STORE
• SEER
• AJCC Staging 8th Ed