Oncology Data Specialist – Ft – Days – Remote Eligible

Canadian Education Council; Florida; Remote; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking an entry-level cancer data specialist to accurately collect, abstract, analyze and manage oncology data for research and accreditation. You will ensure data integrity for state and national registries and support accreditation processes.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, CTR or ODS-C certification, and experience with oncology data management software such as METRIQ.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) – National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)
• Certification as a Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C) or Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)

Responsibilities

• Prepares mortality, treatment effects, incidence and demographic reports.
• Complies with NCDB, State Cancer Registry, and annual ACoS reports requests.
• Identifies and interprets cancer patient history, diagnosis, treatment and survival data for analysis.
• Contributes to Cancer Committee for patient care criteria, protocol studies and audits.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Customer Service

HIM Systems

Human Anatomy

Medical Terminology

Problem Solving

Responding to Change

Standards of Behavior

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CTR Certification

ODS-C or CTR certification

Tools

METRIQ

Oncology data management software

Job description

Company: Memorial Healthcare System

Location: Pembroke Pines, United States

Salary: –

Experience: entry level

Location:Pembroke Pines, Florida

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary

Responsible for the accurate collection, abstraction, analysis, and management of cancer data for research, quality improvement, accreditation, and regulatory compliance. This role ensures the integrity of oncology data submitted to state and national cancer registries and supports the cancer program’s accreditation (e.g., American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer).

Responsibilities

Prepares statistical reports on mortality rates, treatment effects, incidence rates of various diagnostic categories and demographic variables.Complies with all reporting requests and requirements, including but not limited to requests by the NCDB, quarterly reports to the State Cancer Registry and the annual ACoS report.Identifies, analyzes and interprets the history, diagnosis, treatment, disease status and survival data of cancer patients treated in the organization.Contributes information to the Cancer Committee for the purpose of developing criteria for patient care evaluation, collecting data for protocol studies, and conducting audits.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (HIM) SYSTEMS, HUMAN ANATOMY, MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (1), PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education And Certification Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR CERT) – National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: One (1) year in an accredited cancer program or hospital-based cancer registry. Other Information: Certification as a Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C) or Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR).Proficiency with oncology data management software, METRIQ preferred

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 0%
• Climbing = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 0%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 – 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs – 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 – 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 – 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 80%
• Squatting = 0%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing – Far = 80%
• Seeing – Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 0%
• Biological Hazards – Respiratory = 0%
• Biological Hazards – Skin or Ingestion = 0%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Dust = 40%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Latex = 0%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 0%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 0%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
• Potential Electric Shock = 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 0%

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

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We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email [e-mail]