Oncology Data Specialist Coordinator - Remote

The role involves coordinating and serving as a coach and educational resource for cancer registry staff, overseeing hospital-based cancer registry responsibilities, and participating in cancer data management and reporting.

Location: Remote

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and serve as a coach and educational resource to cancer registry staff.
• Oversee all responsibilities of the hospital-based cancer registry, including patient chart abstracting, case finding, follow-up, coordinating cancer conference, and updating state edits.
• Compile and present cancer statistics to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Assist in the Commission on Cancer certification process by generating reports and managing data collection.
• Oversee the quality physician review process by gathering patient record information, instructing physicians on cancer abstracting, and reporting trends to the Cancer Committee Liaison.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Cancer Registry operations or highly relevant clinical experience.
• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR).
• Excellent people skills and effective written and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to set and maintain priorities.
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Additional Information

• The candidate should work independently, use good judgment, show initiative, and be self-motivated.
• Perform duties consistent with Mercy's mission, values, and Service Standards.