Cancer Data Specialist

1 week ago


Nashville, Tennessee, United States Vanderbilt University Medical Center Full time
About Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a world-renowned institution dedicated to advancing health and wellness through innovative programs in patient care, education, and research. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to push the boundaries of what is possible in healthcare.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Cancer Data Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Cancer Registry, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and quality of cancer clinical research data. Your expertise will be essential in maintaining accurate and timely documentation, managing data entry, and demonstrating knowledge on data retrieval.

Key Responsibilities
  • Knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and regulations governing cancer reporting, staging of disease, and coding of cancer.
  • Possesses a basic awareness of national and state regulations, including the National Cancer Reporting Act and the Tennessee Cancer Reporting Act.
  • Knowledge of Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards in the collection of cancer data to aid and assist the cancer committee and cancer program.
  • Knowledge and understanding of rules and regulations for analyzing specific cancer data into the oncology database.
  • Prepares and completes each abstract identified in accordance with federal and state regulations, accreditation, institutional, and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Identifies patients involved in clinical trials at VUMC and documents pertinent clinical data into patient abstracts.
  • Digests complex clinical information to determine if data entered into Metriq is accurate, complete, and valid.
  • Utilizes all available resources and online tools for input of accurate information.
  • Identifies individual data errors and edits and provides case validation for 100% error-free data submission to the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB) and the Tennessee Cancer Registry.
  • Participates in quality improvement initiatives and assists with department quality assurance and improvement plans.
Requirements
  • Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification from the National Cancer Registrar's Association.
  • 5 years of relevant work experience.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
What We Offer

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about cancer research and data management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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