WCRS Oncology Data Specialist

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for an Oncology Data Specialist for the Wisconsin Cancer Reporting System (WCRS) within the Office of Health Informatics (OHI).

DPH works with our local and tribal public health partners, and community groups statewide, on a wide variety of programs and services that protect the health of Wisconsin residents.

This position offers the option to work remotely up to 5 days per week and can be headquartered at one of the DPH central or regional offices. You must have access to both a private workspace and high-speed internet if working remotely. A greater in-office presence may be required periodically for meetings, events, training, onboarding, or other operational needs. This position will work Monday through Friday, daytime hours.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High-Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

As the Oncology Data Specialist, you will be responsible for data editing activities that meet current statutory mandates and federal reporting guidelines. You will make quality improvement recommendations to management for data edit procedures, and work collaboratively with management on the implementation of data edit procedure improvements. In addition, you will be responsible for the evaluation of cancer data quality and implementation of cancer data quality improvements. You will:

• Review data quality through internal auditing processes including implementing cancer case data collection,
• Perform cancer case abstracting, consolidating, case finding, and coding,
• Coordinate the data editing process,
• Assist in developing and maintaining registry services that support surveillance and case ascertainment.

You will be the lead for utilizing eMaRC to process and store incoming electronic pathology reports and assist in maintaining operations that support surveillance and case ascertainment, such as identifying, communicating with, and monitoring pathology laboratories that report to DHS or should report to DHS.

You will function as an expert for the cancer incidence data collected from hospitals, clinics, laboratories and physicians per WI State Statute and for cancer mortality information from death certificate files. You will conduct both one-on-one and statewide trainings and conduct and record web-based trainings for reporting facilities on RegistryPlus information systems, cancer casefinding and abstracting to ensure high quality data meet all state and federal guidelines.

You will be responsible for researching and reviewing cancer literature to ensure the most relevant information is used in trainings and announcements, and for creating WCRS reporter page website and web-based trainings. You will also be responsible for training WCRS staff on evolving abstracting software updates, coding and staging requirements.

The starting pay for this position is between $36.00 and $38.50 per hour (approximately between $74,800 and $80,000 per year) depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former employees is set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as a Research Analyst Senior and is in pay schedule and range 08/03.

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

For positions that allow remote working flexibility, working outside of Wisconsin or in bordering cities will not be allowed except in extremely limited circumstances due to the need to report to an office location in Wisconsin on short notice.

Mileage reimbursement to the employee's headquarter location is not provided. Remote work flexibility will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Current Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) credential or ability to complete the Cancer Registry Management program. Selected candidate must obtain this credential within one year of hire.
• Experience reviewing completeness, accuracy and quality of a database or registry.
• Experience providing technical assistance to internal and external partners including integrating equity and accessibility principles.

Well-qualified applicants will have one or more of the following:

• Experience providing technical assistance and training to end-users in a hospital or healthcare setting with diverse user audiences.
• Experience with program evaluation techniques in healthcare settings (e.g., quality improvement, compliance, etc.).
• Experience with a cancer program including working as ODS or in a hospital or clinic setting.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to two (2) pages. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

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DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's Affairs, click here.

The deadline to apply is November 21, 2025 at 11:59 pm. Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.