Oncology Data Specialist

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Oncology Data Specialist performing cancer casefinding and data abstraction for Veterans Affairs. Ensuring accurate cancer data reporting and compliance with registry standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform cancer casefinding, accessioning, and abstraction of oncology cases into VHA-approved cancer registry software
  • Document and substantiate all coded data using detailed text fields
  • Assign American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) Tumor-Node-Metastasis (TNM) staging for all eligible cases
  • Ensure registry data supports reporting requirements for VA Central Cancer Registry and State Central Cancer Registries
  • Maintain compliance with all applicable registry standards and coding guidelines
  • Maintain patient follow-up information including last vital status and disease status
  • Provide the Contract Manager with a list of completed cases

Requirements:

  • ODS-C credential in good standing
  • Minimum 2+ years of ODS-C, cancer registry experience
  • Demonstrated experience with cancer case abstraction, staging, and registry data standards
  • Ability to maintain ODS-C certification through required continuing education credits
  • Ability to complete all VA mandatory training and educational requirements by required deadlines

Benefits:

  • Strict confidentiality of patient records
  • Compliance with Privacy Act of 1974 and VA security policies