Oncology Data Specialist

Ascension; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b) retirement

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist to screen pathology and imaging reports, identify reportable cancer cases, and perform primary data abstraction for oncology measures in a compliant, high-accuracy environment.

You will maintain long-term follow-up data for registry patients, contribute to NCDB studies, and follow the Oncology Abstraction Training Program requirements as part of a collaborative quality-focused team.

Qualifications

• Oncology data abstraction and registry data entry experience.
• Familiarity with oncology regulatory standards and quality measures.
• Ability to maintain high abstraction accuracy and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Screen disease indices, pathology and radiology reports to identify reportable cancer cases.
• Perform primary data abstraction for oncology measures and registries.
• Maintain long-term follow-up data collection for cancer registry patients.
• Collect data for NCDB special studies as required.
• Adhere to Oncology Abstraction Training Program requirements.

Skills

Oncology data abstraction

Clinical documentation

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma equivalency + 2 years experience

NCRA-accredited certificate program

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

4 years of applicable experience

Job description

• Department: Clinical Quality Registry Services
• Schedule: Full-time

Your future role at a glance

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How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Screens disease indices, pathology reports, radiology reports, and other clinical documents to identify reportable cancer cases for case finding.
• Performs primary data abstraction duties for oncology measures and registries while ensuring high levels of abstraction accuracy and alignment with organizational quality standards in compliance with all oncology regulatory standards.
• Maintains the long-term follow up process of data collection and input for all cancer registry patients.
• Collects data for National Cancer Database special studies as required.
• Adheres to Oncology Abstraction Training Program requirements.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • Oncology Data Specialist credentialed from the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) obtained within 36 Months (3 years) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Preferred Credential(s): Registrar specializing in Tumors.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience Currently enrolled or successful completion of a NCRA-Accredited Certificate Program required OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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