Oncology Clinical Data Specialist
$100,000–$125,000 year
On-site · Tarrytown, New York, United States
Job Summary
Oncology Clinical Data Specialist (HIM - Cancer Registry Program and Analytics) in Tarrytown, NY. Day shift (MON-FRI, 8:30 AM-5 PM) focusing on high-quality cancer registry data for incidence by primary site, staging, survival, and treatment modalities. Responsibilities include abstracting data from patient records, ensuring completeness and accuracy for NYS and National Cancer Data submissions, collaborating with physicians, nursing, and other clinical staff, and preparing data for accreditation surveys. Requires CTR certification (ODS preferred), a background in ICD-O and cancer registry operations, and familiarity with CoC, SEER, NAACCR, and AJCC standards.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Certification as a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) as an Oncology Data Specialist(ODS) is required
- Course in Cancer Registry operations/abstraction including abstracting and Staging of cases, coding using ICD-O and other applicable classifications
- 3 Years of applicable experience preferred
- Knowledge of State and National regulations and guidelines for Cancer Registries, CoC accredited cancer programs and cancer reporting
- Familiarity with reviewing medical records in an electronic environment
- Strong communication and problem solving skills
Desired Qualifications
- Certification as a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) as an Oncology Data Specialist(ODS) is required
- Course in Cancer Registry operations/abstraction including abstracting and Staging of cases, coding using ICD-O and other applicable classifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
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