Oncology Data Specialist – Full Time – Fully Remote

About the position

Responsibilities
• Accurate prepares cancer registry case abstracts in a timely and complete manner meeting reporting requirements mandated by the American College of Surgeons, State of Georgia and the NGMC Cancer Committee.
• Solicits and prepares cancer cases for physician presentation at designated Tumor Boards/Cancer Conferences according to ACOS standards and Continuing Medical Education requirements.
• Ensures that all appropriate cancer cases presenting to hospital services are evaluated in a timely and accurate manner for inclusion in the cancer registry as prescribed by State of Georgia requirements and ACOS standards.
• Develops/prepares special studies and reports using Cancer Registry data to meet Cancer Committee, State of Georgia, ACOS, clinical and administrative requirements.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives, and adheres to department policies procedures, quality, and safety standards.
• Contributes routinely to his/her own professional growth and that of the department and professional colleagues.

Requirements
• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least two years of medical experience in various capacities with additional experience in clerical work.
• General knowledge of anatomy/physiology, case finding, abstracting and follow up procedures, medical terminology and general clerical and computer expertise.
• Intermediate word processing speed at 50-60 wpm.
• Time management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves
• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification. If not certified, willing to sit for Certified Tumor Registrar examination within 12 months of eligibility.
• Associates Degree with emphasis on science or nursing courses.
• Experience in cancer registry, medical records, and/or oncology discipline.