Oncology Data Specialist - Full Time, Days, 100% Remote

Guidehouse; District of Columbia; Remote; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dedicated Oncology Data Specialist to join their Tumor Registry program. This role focuses on enhancing cancer research and improving patient outcomes through meticulous data collection and analysis. As a fully remote position, you will translate medical terminology into standardized codes, ensuring compliance with reporting mandates. With a strong emphasis on data quality control, you'll prepare data for annual reporting and collaborate on special studies. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of oncology data management.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Certified as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) or CTR by NCRA.
• Minimum 5 years of tumor registry experience as an ODS/CTR.

Responsibilities

• Translate medical terminology into standardized codes for diagnosis.
• Code, stage, and enter data into the registry database using ICD-O.
• Ensure compliance with reporting mandates for malignancies.

Skills

ICD-O

ICD-10-CM/PCS

DMS Coding

AJCC Guidelines

TNM Guidelines

STORE Guidelines

SEER Guidelines

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Health Information Technology Program

Job description

Oncology Data Specialist - Full Time, Days, 100% Remote

Join the Tumor Registry program at the O’Neal Cancer Center, part of UAB Hospital, in partnership with Guidehouse! Our program advances cancer research and improves patient outcomes through comprehensive data collection and analysis. We seek a dedicated Oncology Data Specialist - Certified to review clinical documentation, extract data, and apply ICDO-O codes. This position is 100% remote.

Responsibilities

• Translate medical terminology into standardized codes for diagnosis and treatment information
• Code, stage, and enter data into the registry database using ICD-O, ICD-10-CM, AJCC TNM, SSDI, STORE, and SEER guidelines
• Ensure compliance with reporting mandates for malignancies and benign tumors
• Perform data quality control activities
• Prepare data for annual reporting and collaborate on special studies
• Maintain confidentiality and report any breaches

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Health Information Technology program
• Certified as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) or CTR by NCRA
• Minimum 5 years of tumor registry experience as an ODS/CTR
• Experience in a Level 1 Trauma and COC-accredited hospital preferred

Skills

• Proficiency in ICD-O, ICD-10-CM/PCS, DMS Coding
• Knowledge of AJCC, TNM, STORE, SEER guidelines
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary range is $68,000 - $113,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and more.