Senior Oncology Data Specialist

The Senior Oncology Data Specialist has demonstrated expertise in all registry functions and serves as a resource for the design and operation of the registry. This position also performs case finding, codes, stages, abstracts, and reports all cases of cancer initially seen at UVMHN Medical Center or Central Vermont Medical Center within the guidelines of the State of Vermont Cancer Registry (VCR) and the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) for statistical analysis of cancer incidence and treatment protocols in national and world databases. Performs data entry utilizing Metriq. Maintains a current knowledge of staging, coding, and abstracting standards and requirements meeting 180-day reporting time frame and a minimum of 90% accuracy per the State of Vermont Cancer Registry.

A Cancer Tumor Registry is required in all hospitals under state and Federal law.

A Certified Oncology Data Specialist is required to be on staff to meet the standards of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer approval program.

Education:

Minimum: Associates degree of an NCRA approved program or Associates Degree including at least two semesters of Human Anatomy and Physiology. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Required: Certified Oncology Data Specialist.

Experience:

Two years or more of experience in a health care setting as a medical assistant, nurse, LPN, coding or other relevant field. Experience with Metriq and CNext registry reporting systems.