What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oncology Data Specialist position at Memorial Healthcare System?
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:
- Identifies, analyzes and interprets the history, diagnosis, treatment, disease status and survival data of cancer patients treated in the organization.
- Prepares statistical reports on mortality rates, treatment effects, incidence rates of various diagnostic categories and demographic variables.
- 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.
- Contributes information to the Cancer Committee for the purpose of developing criteria for patient care evaluation, collecting data for protocol studies, and conducting audits.
Education and Certification Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR CERT) - National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)
Required Work Experience: One (1) year in an accredited cancer program or hospital-based cancer registry.
Other Information: Certification as a Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C) or Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR).Proficiency with oncology data management software, METRIQ preferred