Oncology Data Specialist

Location: Remote

About the Role

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Responsibilities

• Screen disease indices, pathology reports, radiology reports, and other clinical documents to identify reportable cancer cases for case finding.
• Perform primary data abstraction duties for oncology measures and registries while ensuring high levels of abstraction accuracy and alignment with organizational quality standards in compliance with all oncology regulatory standards.
• Maintain the long-term follow up process of data collection and input for all cancer registry patients.
• Collect data for National Cancer Database special studies as required.
• Adhere to Oncology Abstraction Training Program requirements.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Oncology Data Specialist credentialed from the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) obtained within 36 Months (3 years) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Registrar specializing in Tumors preferred.
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience currently enrolled or successful completion of a NCRA-Accredited Certificate Program OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Pay

$26.49 - $36.93 per hour

Schedule

Full-time