Oncology Data Specialist

Job Description Summary

The Oncology Data Specialist works under the direction of the Health Information Management Director to ensure accurate, timely case finding, abstracting, staging, follow-up, data submission, reporting, and quality support for the NKC Health oncology program. This role maintains the cancer registry according to Commission on Cancer, state cancer registry, NAACCR, SEER, AJCC, and organizational policies, supporting accreditation, performance improvement, research, and service line planning.

Experience

• One year of cancer registry, oncology data abstraction, health information management, coding, quality reporting, or related healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records (Cerner Oracle), registry software, cancer staging, abstracting standards, and regulatory data submission strongly preferred.

Other

• Requires strong analytical ability, attention to detail, confidentiality, organization, independent judgment, customer service, and effective written and verbal communication with clinicians, leadership, committees, and external registry partners.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Preferred: ODS-C (Oncology Data Specialist-Certified, formerly CTR) through the National Cancer Registrars Association.
• RHIA or RHIT preferred.

EDUCATION

• Required: Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant health information, oncology registry, coding, data quality, or acute care hospital experience.
• PREFERRED: Degree or certificate in Health Information Management, Cancer Registry Management, Oncology Data Management, or related healthcare field.