Oncology Data Specialist

Make a Life-Changing Impact—Join UPMC Hillman Cancer Center!

At UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, life-changing medicine wouldn't happen without dedicated professionals like you. As the region's only comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute, we are internationally recognized for our leadership in cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment.

We're proud to be western Pennsylvania's leading institution for cancer care, research, and education—and we're looking for passionate individuals to help us drive innovation and excellence.

Now Hiring: Oncology Data Specialist (Full-Time)

Location: Remote (Monday–Friday, daylight hours with flexible scheduling)

Join our collaborative and supportive Cancer Registry Team, where you'll work alongside professionals from over 12 states across the U.S. We offer robust training and development opportunities to help you grow your career within our Registry Career Ladder.

What You'll Do

• Abstract and code core clinical data using appropriate classification systems.
• Analyze medical records in accordance with UPMC, ACoS, PA Department of Health, and JCAHO guidelines.
• Obtain long-term follow-up data for end results reporting.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals to promote registry use and accuracy.

What We're Looking For

• Completion of a registry training program or direct experience in a cancer registry setting.
• Minimum 1 year of oncology or abstracting experience.
• ODS certification is preferred but not required.
• A team-oriented mindset.

Why UPMC Hillman Cancer Center?

• Collaborative culture that values teamwork and shared success.
• Comprehensive training to support your professional growth.
• Flexible remote work options and a commitment to work-life balance.
• Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking cancer research and care.

Explore this opportunity and become part of a team that's making a difference—every day.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a follow up success rate of at least 90% for cases abstracted in a five-year timeframe, 80% for entire database.
• Timely and complete abstracting reviewing at the required standard that is dependent on the annual caseload.
• Maintain minimally, in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Health standard, a data quality level of at least 97% for data items reviewed if facility is located in Pennsylvania.
• Perform other functions and tasks required to maintain a current and accurate database and stay in compliance with the requirements of UPMC, American College of Surgeons (ACoS), Pennsylvania Department of Health (if facility is located in Pennsylvania), and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO).

• High school diploma required.
• Associate's or B.S. degree in Health Information Management preferred.
• 1 year oncology or abstracting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Proficient in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, abstracting techniques, AJCC and SEER summary staging systems, ICDO, ICD-9-CM, and/or other clinical coding systems.
• Experience with hospital data systems, Microsoft Office software products and/or personal computers.
• Accurate and efficient keyboarding skills necessary to meet productivity standards.
• Registry experience or education are preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) preferred.
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred.
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran