Oncology Data Specialist — Cancer Registry & Impact

Munson Healthcare; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with employer match

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Munson Healthcare is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist for Traverse City, MI, to collect and report cancer statistics and to maintain high-quality cancer registry data. The role emphasizes detailed coding, abstraction, and timely follow-up with patients and physicians within a hospital registry context.

The position requires an associate degree in medical records or related field, with certification preferred and expected within two years.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree in medical record technology or related field is required.
• Certification as Oncology Data Specialist preferred and required within two years if not already obtained.
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, data entry, and database analysis is valued in this role.

Responsibilities

• Collects and reports cancer statistics for the cancer registry.
• Abstracts and codes cancers according to the approved Reportable List and directed by the Cancer Committee.
• Maintains lifetime follow-up and ensures at least 90% follow-up through physician contact or patient contact.
• Prepares studies and reports for presentation to Medical Staff and Cancer Committee.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Medical terminology

Anatomy and physiology

Database analysis

Education

Associate degree in Medical Records

Job description

Munson Healthcare is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist for Traverse City, MI, to collect and report cancer statistics and to maintain high-quality cancer registry data. The role emphasizes detailed coding, abstraction, and timely follow-up with patients and physicians within a hospital registry context.

The position requires an associate degree in medical records or related field, with certification preferred and expected within two years.