What are the responsibilities and job description for the ONCOLOGY DATA SPECIALIST, PCC TUMOR REGISTRY position at South Georgia Medical Center Health System?
Schedule: 8 HR DAY
Facility: PEARLMAN CANCER CTR
Date Posted: May 15, 2026
Description
WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH
Purpose . No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.
Excellence . We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.
Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.
Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH
SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going intoâ including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:
- Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee discounts
- Company paid life insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Cancer Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On-the-job training and skills development
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Employee Assistance Program
JOB LOCATION : Cancer Center
DEPARTMENT: PCC - TUMOR REGISTRY
SCHEDULE: Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, 0800-1630
POSITION SUMMARY
Identifies, abstracts, registers, and maintains records of cancer patients by utilizing the Cancer Registry Data System. Analyzes registry data; disseminates information in accordance with professional ethics and hospital policies & procedures. Coordinates hospital cancer program activities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Associates of Bachelorâs Degree (or equivalent 60 college credits)
- National Cancer Registrars Association certification (CTR) required within 2 years of employment.
- Related medical record or oncology experience preferred.
- Specialized knowledge in one or more software, hardware or information systems required: computer literacy in word processing, MS office environment, spreadsheets, and knowledge of Cancer Registry data systems.
- Excellent writing and telephone skills
- Strong organization skills
- Attention to details and accuracy
- Ability to work independently
- Self-motivated
- Easily adaptable to unexpected change
- Must be able to converse and interact professionally and appropriately with many different types of people, including referring physicians, patients and families and healthcare professionals.
Considerable mental effort requiring excellent communication skills. Must be able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time. Must be able to do a fair amount of walking. Must be able to bend and stretch in order to retrieve charts from shelf. Voice communication, hearing and eyesight necessary. Must be able to lift in excess of 5 lbs. Must be able to do extended amounts of reading. Must have high tolerance for stress and pressure at times. Must be able to lift in excess of 5 lbs. Must be able to do extended amounts of reading. Must have high tolerance for stress and pressure at times.
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