Job Details

A company is looking for an Oncology Data Specialist who will abstract information from medical records of patients with cancer diagnoses.Key ResponsibilitiesAbstracts and enters patient data into a computerized database for Cancer Registry managementUtilizes specialized software for database management and prepares various reports from electronic dataReviews medical records and pathology reports to ensure accurate patient follow-up and data integrityRequired QualificationsCollege-level knowledge of computer operations, software applications, anatomy, and medical terminologyA minimum of three years of experience in cancer registry duties, including database developmentCertified Tumor Registrar (CTR) requiredThorough knowledge of cancer registry data collection requirements and regulatory standardsAbility to interpret complex medical records and disease processes