Oncology Data Specialist - FT - Days - Remote Eligible

CO043 Memorial Hospital West; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital West in Pembroke Pines, Florida is seeking a Cancer Registry Data Specialist to accurately collect, abstract, and manage 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 accreditation efforts.

Responsibilities include abstracting and coding detailed clinical information, maintaining the registry, and timely data submissions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• ODS-C or CTR certification is required.
• 1 year experience in an accredited cancer program or hospital registry.

Responsibilities

• Contributes information to Cancer Committee for patient care criteria, data collection for studies, and audits.
• Assists with survey preparation for cancer program accreditation by the CoC.
• Abstracts and codes clinical and demographic data from medical records using national standards (SEER, AJCC, CoC).
• Maintains cancer registry database and ensures accurate case records.
• Submits data to state and national registries within regulatory timelines.
• Prepares mortality and treatment outcome reports for committees and agencies.
• Keeps current with cancer staging and registry standards via continuing education.
• Complies with reporting requests including NCDB, State Registry, and ACoS reports.
• Performs follow-up on analytic cancer cases to determine outcomes.

Skills

ACCOUNTABILITY

ACCURACY

CUSTOMER SERVICE

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (HIM)

HUMAN ANATOMY

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

PROBLEM SOLVING

RESPONDING TO CHANGE

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ODS-C or CTR certification

Tools

METRIQ

Job description

Location

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

• Contributes information to the Cancer Committee for the purpose of developing criteria for patient care evaluation, collecting data for protocol studies, and conducting audits.
• Assists with survey preparation for cancer program accreditation by the Commission on Cancer (CoC).
• Identifies, analyzes and interprets the history, diagnosis, treatment, disease status and survival data of cancer patients treated in the organization.
• Abstracts and codes detailed clinical and demographic information from medical records on all cancer patients using national standards (e.g., SEER, AJCC, CoC).
• Maintains and updates the cancer registry database to ensure accurate and complete cancer case records.
• Submits timely and accurate data to state and national cancer registries in accordance with regulatory timelines and requirements.
• Prepares statistical reports on mortality rates, treatment effects, incidence rates of various diagnostic categories and demographic variables for cancer committees, researchers, and regulatory agencies.
• Keeps current with changes in cancer staging, treatment guidelines, and registry standards through continuing education and professional development.
• 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.
• Conducts follow-up on all analytic cancer cases to determine patient treatment outcomes and survival data.

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)

Certification as a Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C) or Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR).

Required Work Experience

One (1) year in an accredited cancer program or hospital‑based cancer registry.

Proficiency

Proficiency with oncology data management software, METRIQ preferred

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%

About the Company

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. Deeper Caring. Smarter Healthcare. Talk to our patients and their families about Deeper Caring, and they'll tell you stories about miracle babies, lives saved through sheer determination, and the comforting kindness of others. About people who advocated for the family’s best interests and cared for them in body, mind, and spirit. For our employees, Smarter Healthcare means constantly improving how we deliver care. It could be a new technology, a streamlined process, or a cutting‑edge program leveraging our system strengths. But, no matter how you look at it, our service vision is integral to our culture today and what we strive to be tomorrow. We invite you to share in the Memorial Experience – where touching lives, lifting spirits, and healing the human body is our profession’s greatest privilege and reward. Be where you are valued.

Veteran Preference

Memorial Healthcare System is 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].