Part-Time Oncology Data Specialist - Certified (remote)

US104 Guidehouse Managed Services LLC; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Sick Time & Holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist to review clinical documentation, code with ICD-O/ICD-10-CM, and abstract cancer cases for a remote part-time role.

You will ensure data quality, follow ACS-C OC guidelines, work with SSDI/STORE/SEER tools, and prepare reports as needed while maintaining confidentiality. The role requires a minimum of 20 hours weekly and offers flexible hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) or CTR (NCRA).
• 5+ years in tumor registry as an ODS/CTR.
• Experience in a CO C accredited hospital.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation to extract data and apply ICDO-O codes.
• Code, stage, and abstract cancer and reportable tumors.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with ACS/CCG guidelines.
• Perform data quality control on registry data.
• Prepare minutes for multidisciplinary Tumor Conference weekly.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and report breaches.
• Collaborate on annual reporting and special studies as needed.

Skills

ICD coding

Data extraction

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Education

Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) / CTR (NCRA)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ICD-O

ICD-10-CM

AJCC TNM

SSDI

STORE

SEER

Job description

Job Family: Cancer Tumor Registrar

Travel Required: None

Clearance Required: None

What You Will Do:

The remote Oncology Data Specialist will review clinical documentation as appropriate to extract data and apply ICDO-O codes. To code, stage, and abstract cases of cancer and reportable benign tumors diagnosed and/ or treated.

To participate in research, education, and monitoring for quality improvement activities to ensure data integrity and compliance with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Cancer guidelines.

This position is available as a part-time opportunity and is fully remote.

Translate medical terminology into standardized codes to capture patient diagnosis and treatment information.

Code, stage, and enter data into the registry database utilizing: ICD-O, ICD-10-CM, AJCC TNM (Tumor, Nodes, Metastasis), Site-Specific Data Items (SSDI), STORE (Standards for Oncology Registry Entry), and SEER (Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Results) guidelines.

Complies with state and federal mandates that require reporting all diagnosed and /or treated malignancies and reportable benign tumors.

Perform data quality control activities on registry data.

Retrieve and comply with data for preparation of annual reporting and may collaborate in generating reports for special studies.

Prepare minutes for multi-disciplinary Tumor Conference every week.

Contact patient providers and state registries per the database to gather follow-up information and verify or correct patient information.

Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality of all information encountered including verbal, written, and computerized.

Reports to the manager any failure by anyone to protect confidential information.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Currently certified as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) formerly a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA).

5+ years experience working in tumor registry as an ODS (CTR).

Experience working for a COC accredited hospital.

Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, flexible hours available.

What Would Be Nice to Have:

NCI experience.

Strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills

Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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The annual salary range for this position is $68,000.00-$113,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.

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