Oncology Data Specialist- Per-Diem, Varies Evenings, Hybrid, Morristown, NJ

The Oncology Data Specialist analyzes, abstracts, and codes demographic, patient and cancer related information, treatment and staging from multiple databases on all eligible cancer cases seen and/or diagnosed at Atlantic Health System (AHS). The Oncology Data Specialist must comply with standards of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, SEER, AJCC and the New Jersey State Cancer Registry. The Oncology Data Specialist performs lifetime follow-up to provide cancer incidence, treatment, and outcome information to appropriate data bases, for quality improvement activities, administrative planning and marketing, and support programs. The Oncology Data Specialist assists with quality control activities, information requests and quality improvement studies as required. Maintains abstracting productivity and quality rates that is compatible to the organization and national established benchmark.



Principal Accountabilities:

1. Analyzes, abstracts, and codes patient demographic and cancer related information, treatment, and staging from multiple databases on all eligible cancer cases seen and/or diagnosed at AHS.
2. Complies with standards of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, SEER, AJCC and the New Jersey State Cancer Registry.
3. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required:
1. Current/valid Oncology Data Specialist credential and be in good standing with the National Cancer Registrars Association

Preferred:
1. Associates or bachelor's degree in Cancer Registry Management, Medical Science or related field.
2. 3 years of experience in Cancer Registry.
3. Experience working in a customer service environment or relevant area.