Oncology Data Specialist (ODS)

Overview

CVP is seeking a Oncology Data Specialist / Certified Tumor Registrar to join our growing team and support healthcare transformation within the Veterans Health Administration. This is an opportunity for a Certified Cancer Registrar to provide innovative support in the areas of Program and Project Management and Integration, Improvement and Change Management, Data and Analyses, Training, Strategic Communications and Implementation, Supply Chain, Financial Management Modernization, and Policy Support.

The Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) will perform tasks which ensure strategic and coordinated data systems management, accuracy, and integrity of data, and reporting of data to internal and external stakeholders.

Tasks may include the following:

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Establish, maintain, and update databases and records for recurring internal reports.
• Recommend and implement new operating methods to improve data flow, collection, editing, processing and distribution.
• Ensure data integrity of high-level data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct records maintenance, including submission of complete case abstract.
• Conduct timely case ascertainment and accession to VHA approved software.
• Conduct data curation and abstraction into VHA approved cancer registry database software.
• Meet reporting requirements of State Central Cancer Registry, the American College of Surgeon's Commission on Cancer, and the VA Central Cancer Registry.
• Maintain CTR credentials through the National Cancer Registrar's Association (NCRA).
• Provide evidence of monthly continuing education conducted by national standard setters, including but not limited to North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR), NCRA, SEER.
• Maintain patient and records confidentiality in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, complying with the terms of VA computer access security agreement, and other applicable government security regulations.
• Provide reports at the request of participating facilities to aid the organization with Quality Improvement/Process Improvement activities as applicable.
• Complete applicable “physician TNM staging” fields at the time of case ascertainment and/or case completion.
• Comply with all guidelines governing the accepted standard of registry operations, to include the Commission on Cancer, AJCC, National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results Program, NAACCR, World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, and current and historic editions as applicable to diagnosis year.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust government security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years or more of relevant professional experience.
• A strong dedication to high quality work and integrity of data.
• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credentials.
• Strong analytical skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient with MS Office. 

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of Department of Veterans Affairs databases and datasets.  

About CVP

CVP is an award-winning healthcare and next-gen technology and consulting services firm solving critical problems for healthcare, national security, and public sector clients. We help organizations achieve lasting transformation and build a healthy, safe, and equitable world—a future we call What’s Next. 

What do we do? We do work that matters like advancing mental and behavioral health, streamlining immigration, and improving access and outcomes for underserved populations including Veterans, people experiencing homelessness, and rural American residents.  

How do we do it? Our team of industry experts deliver integrated, innovative solutions in Healthcare Research & Technology, Digital Transformation, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Marketing Communications & Change Management, and Strategy & Transformation. 

Why do we do it? Our core values define the CVP culture, guide our decisions, and enable our client-focused mission. We’re relentlessly focused on making a difference and building What’s Next for our clients and their customers. 

We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of our individual and collective success, and our commitment to hiring and supporting Veterans has earned us three HIRE Vets gold medallions. Join us to start or advance your career with a mission-focused firm transforming healthcare, enhancing security, and making government work better. 

Customer Value Partners, LLC is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Customer Value Partners seeks to provide employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.