Oncology Data Specialist | 40 hours per week | Hematology / Oncology

Minimum Hiring Wage:

From $25.14 per hour

Job Details:

Scheduled Hours: Day Shift

Job Description:

A Brief Overview

Analyzes and manages oncology data to support research and treatment systems. The Oncology Data Specialist is responsible for maintaining comprehensive databases of clinical and patient information, ensuring accuracy, and providing accessible insights to healthcare professionals.

What you will do

• Case finding and abstraction of data through review of medical record(s) and information required for reporting by the Iowa Cancer Registry and other reporting systems as needed.
• Maintain comprehensive databases with clinical and patient information.
• Review information and assure that documentation regarding histology, diagnostic confirmation, stage, grade, primary site (with laterality), and hospital code is accurate.
• Collaborate with medical staff to refine data collection methods.
• Create reports and summaries from data analysis related to Quality Assurance required by accrediting bodies as appropriate/requested.
• Assist in developing Policies, procedures and protocols related to Cancer Data Abstraction.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (AA) Data Management or Information Systems Preferred
• 1-3 years Experience in healthcare data management Preferred
• 1-3 years Oncology data analysis experience Preferred
• 1-3 years ODS Certification within 3 years of Hire Required
• Data analysis
• Database management
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Healthcare knowledge
• Technical proficiency
• Report generation
• Collaboration
• Protocol development

Qualifications:

Certified Tumor Registry (CTR) - Preferred

Benefits:

We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:

• Competitive base pay

• Matching retirement programs

• Health, Dental and Vision plans

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans

• Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Education Assistance Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Discounted cafeteria meals

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Service Recognition program  

• Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

 

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.