Certified Oncology Data Analyst I

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement fund with matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance for qualifying team members.
• Employee assistance programs and discounts. 
• Remote work opportunity in approved states (equipment provided).
• Flexible work schedule.

What You'll Do

• Case finding: analyze pathology reports and ICD-10 patient lists from various sources to determine case eligibility and flag cases for the suspense system.
• Abstracting: analyze patient information required for state and national reporting and codes the information in the electronic data base utilizing the required coding sources including, but not limited to: ICD0-3, Standards for Oncology Registry Entry, AJCC TNM Staging, SEER Summary Staging, Solid Tumor Rules, and the current state cancer collection manual.
• Data Entry: enter the required patient information accurately and in timely manner to meet requirements and data edit standards for the National Cancer Data Base and NC Central Cancer Registry.
• Follow-Up: analyze patient encounters for subsequent treatment, recurrences, patient status, and current last date of contact and updates patient records to maintain the department and national standard for follow-up rates for required patient populations. Review patient death information sources to determine patient expiration and cause of death.
• Monitoring: review monthly edit reports and annual national call for data edits and resolve any related coding issues for compliance.
• Quality Control: meet the department standard for data quality and productivity for the job role.
• Professional Development: Educational Maintenance of the ODS credential.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• ODS - Oncology Data Specialist (formerly CTR - Certified Tumor Registrar) credentials are required.
• High School Diploma or GED with 1-5 years of experience in cancer registry, medical records, nursing, medical oncology, radiation oncology, public health, or research.
• Associate degree with 1-2 years of experience in cancer registry, medical records, nursing, medical oncology, radiation oncology, public health, or research.

Additional Skills Required:

• Advanced level of medical terminology.
• Completion of Anatomy and Physiology.
• Basic Statistics and Epidemiology.
• Oncology knowledge of the disease process, including standards of care; surgical, radiation, and systemic treatment regimens.
• Knowledge of the American College of Surgeons Cancer Program Standards. Coding Courses in ICD0-3, AJCC TNM Staging, SEER Summary Staging, Solid Tumor Rules, and relevant state data collection manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy with Medical Staff, Novant Departments, private physician practices, and non-Novant facilities to obtain patient information resolve staging or coding issues.

Preferred:

• Experience with Electronic Registry Systems Inc. registry software, Epic, Webplus (NC Data Reporting portal), QPort (Commission on Cancer quality portal); working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves. 

Job Opening ID

188928

ODS credentials required; high school diploma/GED with 1–5 years or associate degree with 1–2 years of relevant experience. Requires oncology registry, coding, medical terminology, and cancer staging knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• analyzing pathology
• abstracting data
• updating records

Skills & Tools

Electronic Registry Systems Inc., Epic, Webplus, QPort, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, ICD-O-3, AJCC TNM Staging, SEER Summary Staging, Solid Tumor Rules, ICD-10

Job Details

• Category: Healthcare Services - Allied Health
• Seniority: Entry Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — North Carolina, United States
• Languages: English

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan

About Novant Health

A healthcare organization providing compassionate care to patients and communities. — Industry: Healthcare