Oncology Data Specialist: Cancer Registry Expert

Middlesex Health; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Shift Differentials

Continuing Education assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan relief

Job summary

Middlesex Health in Connecticut is seeking a Tumor Registrar (Oncology Data Specialist) to ensure thorough, accurate cancer data collection in compliance with CoC, SEER and state requirements.

Responsibilities include reviewing records, abstracting data on demographics, tumor characteristics, staging and treatment, maintaining registries, performing quality checks, and submitting reports to regulatory agencies. Collaboration with clinicians and researchers is essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in Cancer Registry
• 3 years experience reporting to national cancer databases or registries
• Experience with cancer registry software (e.g., SEER, CoC tools, and other data management systems)
• Associate's Degree in Health Information Management, Medical Records or other related field
• Certified Oncology Data Specialist

Responsibilities

• Review medical records to abstract cancer cases and related information
• Collect detailed data on patient demographics, tumor characteristics, staging, treatment, and outcomes
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date cancer registry, ensuring comprehensive and timely data entry
• Perform data validation and quality checks to ensure completeness and consistency of the cancer registry
• Monitor data trends and resolve discrepancies in the dataset through communication with medical staff or external organizations
• Prepare and submit cancer registry reports to state, national, and regulatory agencies as required (e.g., SEER, National Cancer Database)
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations when handling patient information
• Assist in preparing data for quality assurance, audits, and accreditation reviews
• Work closely with physicians, clinical staff, and healthcare providers to gather accurate and complete cancer data
• Serve as a resource for oncology teams by providing data for case reviews, performance improvement initiatives, and clinical research
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve data collection processes and accuracy
• Participate in the analysis of cancer data to identify trends, survival rates, and outcomes for internal reporting or external research studies
• Coordinates weekly tumor boards for the interdisciplinary team, this includes preparing detailed case summaries for each case presented
• Support research initiatives by providing tumor registry data for studies and clinical trials
• Assist in tracking patient outcomes and treatment patterns to guide cancer care planning
• Stay current with changes in tumor registry standards, coding systems (e.g., ICD-10, AJCC staging), and cancer care practices
• Participate in professional development and certification programs to maintain and enhance expertise in tumor registry operations
• Adheres to all Core Values: Compassion, Pursue Excellence, Cooperation and Collaboration, Upholds Honesty, and Supports Innovation

Skills

Cancer registry

Data abstraction

Data validation

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

Certified Oncology Data Specialist

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management

Tools

SEER

CoC tools

Cancer registry software

Job description

Middlesex Health in Connecticut is seeking a Tumor Registrar (Oncology Data Specialist) to ensure thorough, accurate cancer data collection in compliance with CoC, SEER and state requirements.

Responsibilities include reviewing records, abstracting data on demographics, tumor characteristics, staging and treatment, maintaining registries, performing quality checks, and submitting reports to regulatory agencies. Collaboration with clinicians and researchers is essential.