Oncology Data Analyst, Cancer Data Services

Overview

JOB SUMMARY

Identifies, collects and maintains timely, accurate and complete cancer information following the standards and requirements of accrediting agencies.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree in Cancer Information Management or another health related field. Completion of college level Anatomy and Physiology I & II. Completion of college level Medical Terminology I & II. 

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION 

Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR), RHIT, or RHIA preferred. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs case ascertainment to maintain a complete registry database. 
2. Collects clinical data in accordance with the American College of Surgeons and the state cancer registry established data sets. 
3. Performs life-time follow-up on a monthly basis to assess outcome data. 
4. Performs at established quantitative work standards to meet departmental goals and objectives. 
5. Performs at established qualitative work standards to meet departmental goals and objectives. 
6. Promotes registry development. 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS 

• Communication skills 
• Organizational skills 
• Computer application skills 
• Data entry/typing (45 wpm) skills 
• Able to work independently 
• Concentration and continuous use of independent judgment 
• Ability to work with time constraints in order to meet abstracting and follow-up monthly deadlines 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Clean, well lit, quiet and comfortable climate