Oncology Data Specialist(PRN)

SUMMARY: SUMMARY: Under the direction of Health Information Management Director, the Oncology Data Specialist (PRN) is responsible for accurate, timely case finding, abstracting, staging, follow-up, data submission, reporting, and quality support for the NKC Health oncology program. This role maintains the cancer registry in accordance with Commission on Cancer, state cancer registry, NAACCR, SEER, AJCC, and organizational policies and supports oncology program accreditation, performance improvement, research, and service line planning.

EXPERIENCE: One year of cancer registry, oncology data abstraction, health information management, coding, quality reporting, or related healthcare experience preferred. Experience with electronic health records (Cerner Oracle), registry software, cancer staging, abstracting standards, and regulatory data submission strongly preferred.

OTHER: Requires strong analytical ability, attention to detail, confidentiality, organization, independent judgment, customer service, and effective written and verbal communication with clinicians, leadership, committees, and external registry partners.

LICENSE/CERT: Preferred: CTR (Certified Tumor Registrar), RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)

EDUCATION: Required: Associates - Related Field, Equivalent Experience - Related Field, Preferred: Technical/Certificate - Health Information Management, Technical/Certificate - Related Field