Certified Oncology Data Specialist

Certified Oncology Data Specialist

The Certified Oncology Data Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of the data collected in accordance with state and national mandated regulations to support Novant Health's Cancer Institutes.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for any combination of Cancer Registry functions including, but not limited to: case finding, abstracting, follow-up, monitoring, and statistical reporting of all reportable benign and malignant neoplasms diagnosed or treated within the Novant Health Cancer Institute.
• Case finding: Analyze pathology reports and ICD-10 patient lists from various sources to determine case eligibility and flag cases for the suspense system.
• Abstracting: Analyze patient information required for state and national reporting and code the information in the electronic data base utilizing the required coding sources including, but not limited to: ICD0-3, Standards for Oncology Registry Entry, AJCC TNM Staging, SEER Summary Staging, Solid Tumor Rules, and the current state cancer collection manual.
• Data Entry: Enter the required patient information accurately and in timely manner to meet requirements and data edit standards for the National Cancer Data Base and NC Central Cancer Registry.
• Follow-Up: Analyze patient encounters for subsequent treatment, recurrences, patient status, and current last date of contact and updates patient records to maintain the department and national standard for follow-up rates for required patient populations. Review patient death information sources to determine patient expiration and cause of death.
• Monitoring: Review monthly edit reports and annual national call for data edits and resolve any related coding issues for compliance.
• Quality Control: Meet the department standard for data quality and productivity for the job role.
• Professional Development: Educational Maintenance of the ODS credential.

What You Will Need:

Required:

• ODS - Oncology Data Specialist (formerly CTR - Certified Tumor Registrar) credentials are required.
• High School Diploma or GED with at least 6 years of experience in cancer registry, medical records, nursing, medical oncology, radiation oncology, public health, or research.
• Associate degree with at least 3 years of experience in cancer registry, medical records, nursing, medical oncology, radiation oncology, public health, or research.
• Completion of Anatomy, Physiology, Basic Statistics and Epidemiology courses and advanced knowledge of medical terminology.
• Oncology Knowledge of the disease process, including standards of care: surgical, radiation, and systemic treatment regimes.
• Knowledge of the American College of Surgeons Program Standards. Coding Courses in ICD0-3, AJCC TNM Staging, SEER Summary Staging, Solid Tumor Rules, and relevant state data collection manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy with Medical Staff, Novant Departments, private physician practices, and non-Novant facilities to obtain patient information to resolve staging or coding issues.

Preferred:

• Experience with Electronic Registry Systems, Inc registry software and working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).

What's In It for You:

• Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement fund with matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance for qualifying team members.
• Employee assistance programs and discounts.
• Flexible work schedule.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID 122565