Oncology Data Specialist -Certified ODS-C (FT Remote)

Cancer Center of South Florida PLLC; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Center of South Florida PLLC is seeking a Cancer Registrar I to ensure cancer data are abstracted completely and accurately in line with ACS and Florida standards. You will perform case finding, abstract eligible cases, and maintain lifetime follow-up, while supporting tumor conferences and accreditation activities.

The role requires an AA/AS degree and at least one year of registry experience, with proficiency in Epic and data-entry.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cancer registry abstracting, case finding, patient follow-up, and data-entry procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and accrediting requirements (NCRA, FCDS, CoC, NAACCR).
• Ability to interpret diagnoses and analyze medical records.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems, including Epic.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts patient history, diagnosis, staging, treatment, and other required cancer data.
• Reviews edits, resolves errors, and maintains accuracy benchmarks.
• Meets productivity standards per Cancer Registry policies.
• Maintains case-finding accuracy and completes follow-up activities.
• Supports submissions to Florida Cancer Data System and data requests.
• Applies registry standards to assigned work and maintains manuals.

Skills

Cancer registry knowledge

Data entry

Epic EMR proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate of Arts or Associate of Science

Tools

Epic

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cancer Registrar I supports the Tampa General Cancer Institute and its affiliates by ensuring cancer data are abstracted completely and accurately in accordance with American College of Surgeons and Florida Cancer Data System requirements. The position performs case finding, abstracts eligible cancer cases, and maintains lifetime follow-up information. The position also supports tumor conferences, Cancer Committee activities, Commission on Cancer accreditation and survey readiness, Rapid Cancer Reporting System submissions, and Florida Cancer Data System reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Abstracts patient history, diagnosis, staging, treatment, and other required cancer data in accordance with applicable state, federal, and accrediting requirements.
• Reviews abstract edits, resolves errors, and maintains the established quarterly accuracy benchmark of at least 90%.
• Meets productivity standards established in Cancer Registry policies and procedures.
• Reviews pathology, cytology, discharge, oncology, and other designated records to identify reportable cancer cases.
• Classifies cases as analytic or nonanalytic and documents nonreportable cases in accordance with applicable registry requirements.
• Maintains case-finding accuracy and productivity standards established by the Cancer Registry.
• Completes required patient follow-up activities in accordance with Cancer Registry policies and Commission on Cancer standards.
• Supports accurate and timely submissions to the Florida Cancer Data System and assists with authorized cancer data requests and reports.
• Documents applicable Rapid Cancer Reporting System and National Cancer Database measures within cancer registry abstracts.
• Applies current Commission on Cancer, Florida Cancer Data System, and other applicable registry standards to assigned work.
• Maintains current cancer registry manuals and reference materials.
• Completes the continuing education required to maintain the Oncology Data Specialist-Certified credential.
• Obtains and annually renews the required Florida Cancer Data System Abstractor Code.
• Supports Cancer Institute quality-improvement initiatives related to cancer data accuracy, compliance, and patient outcomes.

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree.
• At least one year of cancer registry abstracting experience in a Commission on Cancer-accredited (CoC) facility.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSE OR REGISTRATION

• Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS) Abstractor Code required or obtained within one month of hire.
• Oncology Data Specialist Certified (ODS-C) required or obtained within one year of hire

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

• Knowledge of cancer registry abstracting, case finding, patient follow-up, and data-entry procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and accrediting requirements, including NCRA, FCDS, CoC, and NAACCR standards.
• Skill in interpreting diagnoses and analyzing clinical information contained in medical records.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems, including Epic, and related data-entry applications.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working professionally with physicians, staff, and external agencies.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.