Oncology Data Specialist (ODS required) - Remote
- Remote
- Full Time
About the role
Oncology Data Specialist – Cancer Coordination
Florence, SC, United States (remote)
Join a high performing Cancer Coordination Team committed to Excellence in Oncology Data.
Why McLeod Health
McLeod Health is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system serving more than one million people across North and South Carolina. With 7 hospitals, more than 900 physicians, 2,900 nurses, and 18,000 team members, McLeod is committed to delivering physician-led, data-driven, evidence-based care while continuing to grow and enhance services throughout the region.
What You'll Do:
• Performs duties in alignment with the Oncology Data Specialist competency framework and organizational Service Excellence standards.
• Manages Cancer Registry operations to ensure compliance with Medical Staff requirements and ACoS/CoC standards.
• Abstracts, codes, and analyzes oncology data per national registry standards, including timely case completion, accurate staging and treatment coding, and identification of reportable cases.
• Maintains confidentiality and integrity of patient health information.
• Conducts compliant long term patient follow up through provider and patient outreach.
• Supports Cancer Committee functions, cancer conferences, and multidisciplinary activities.
• Communicates registry guideline updates and performs quality assurance activities, including case review and re abstraction.
• Participates in special studies and quality initiatives as required.
• Prepares, submits, and maintains accurate oncology data reports for internal and external stakeholders, including state and national cancer databases.
• Provides guidance and support to entry level Oncology Data Specialists as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: full-time schedule (72 hours biweekly) remote position.
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:
· Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED from an accredited school
· Completion of an NCRA-accredited Cancer Registry Management program
· Current Oncology Data Specialist certification.
· One year of oncology data abstraction or cancer registry experience.
· Experience with cancer registry databases, electronic medical records, and oncology reporting requirements.