Oncology Data Specialist

24 hours ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Prometheus Federal Services Full time
Job Title: Oncology Data Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Oncology Data Specialist to join our team at Prometheus Federal Services. As an Oncology Data Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the Veteran's Health Administration (VHA) in completing the VHA's backlog of incomplete cases in suspense and performing case ascertainment, data curation, and completing case submissions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Abstract cancer cases from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Conduct records maintenance, including submission of complete case abstracts.
  • Perform timely case finding, ascertainment, and accession to client-approved software.
  • Code, stage, and enter data into the registry database, utilizing ICD-O-3, ICD-10-CM, AJCC TNM 8th ed., SEER Program Coding and Staging Manual, Solid Tumor Rules, and STORE Manual.
  • Comply with reporting requirements of state central cancer registry, the American College of Surgeon's Commission on Cancer, and the VA Central Cancer Registry.
  • Perform data quality control activities on registry data.
  • Follow-up on each case abstracted for the life of the patient, ensuring that follow-up information is collected annually according to Commission on Cancer rules.
  • Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality of all information encountered, including verbal, written, and computerized.
  • Maintain CTR credentials through the National Cancer Registrar's Association (NCRA).
  • Apply independent judgment and discretion consistently.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Current certification as a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)/Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA).
  • Minimum of seven (7) years' experience in tumor registry as a Certified Tumor Registrar, with experience with Commission on Cancer facilities preferred.
  • Familiarity with VHA.
  • Proficiency with various cancer registry software systems (OncoTraX, ERS, Oncolog, cNext, Rocky Mountain, Vista, etc.).
  • Proficiency with various electronic medical record systems.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of ICD-O-3 and knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10 CM/PCS, DMS Coding.
  • Experience working independently collecting data on cancer patients, creating data files for patients, recording demographics, medical history, tumor-specific characteristics, stage, treatment, and patient outcomes.
  • Strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship indefinitely.
  • Ability to obtain a public trust.

This is a remote position, with occasional on-site requirements at VHA treatment facilities. Successful candidates must hold and maintain a current certification as a CTR/ODS by the National Cancer Registrars Association. All applicants must reside in the U.S.

Prometheus Federal Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This position may be subject to client or government vaccination and masking guidance, policy, or requirements as may be changed from time to time.

Work location is flexible if approved by the company, except that position may not be performed remotely from Colorado.



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