Guthrie · 6 hours ago
Oncology Data Specialist - Hemo/Onc Service Line - Full Time
Sayre, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelGuthrie is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist who will obtain and analyze cancer information through reporting and chart review. The role involves ensuring data integrity, adhering to reporting guidelines, and collaborating with clinical teams to support quality improvement initiatives.
Health CareHospitalPersonal Health
Responsibilities
Create and use excel spreadsheets with large amounts of data
Ensure data integrity; Perform quality control activities on registry data
Following established guidelines, manuals, and definitions as defined by The American College of Surgeons-Commission on Cancer (ACoS CoC). Pennsylvania (PACR) and New York State (NYCRA) Cancer Registries, Epidemiology and End Results Program (SEER), International Classification of diseases in Oncology (ICD-O), American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC), North America Association of Central Registries(NAACR) and additional standard setters for inclusion in a comprehensive data base
Identify patients with malignant and non-malignant, reportable disease process according to departmental case finding mechanisms
Analyze patient’s cancer data and perform abstraction and coding through consolidation of best information from all available sources on demographics, diagnostic information, primary cancer site, histology, tumor characteristics, extent of disease and treatments
Research patient’s cancer data for residual disease, recurrence, or additional malignancies to maintain required follow up rates as established by the CoC
Adheres to reporting guidelines of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer for inclusion in the National Cancer Database (NCDB) and State Registries of Pennsylvania (PACR) and New York (NYCRA)
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reports
Establish, maintain and update databases and records for internal reports
Recommend and implement new operating methods to improve data collection, analyzing, and distribution
In collaboration with clinical teams, facilitate and participate in multidisciplinary tumor board meetings
Lead and support audits and accreditation processes for programs such as CoC, as a member of the Cancer Committee or other National accreditation programs
Actively participate in professional meetings and community outreach events related to oncology quality and accreditation
Support quality improvement initiatives through data-driven insights and performance metrics
Collect and report oncology-related data to internal stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Strong dedication to high quality work and integrity of data
Strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytic skills
Excellent oral and written communication
Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficiency in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology
Proficiency with MS excel
Individuals currently credentialed through National Cancer Registrars Association with ODS (Oncology Data Specialist) certification
Individuals with Associate's degree or 60 college credit hours including Medical terminology, Anatomy/Physiology, and Healthcare Technology and Information Systems courses (ex. LPN, RHIT)
Individuals with medical field experience, some college credit hours or equivalent with the resolve to complete the required 60 college credit hours for eligibility to sit for the ODS exam within 3 years from hire date (ex. LPN, CPC)
Obtain, within 3 years from date of hire and maintain Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) credentials through the National Cancer Registrar's Association (NCRA)
Maintain professional credentials through ongoing education as required
Certified members-Complete a minimum of 20 continuing education credits every two years including at least 4 credit hours earned through attendance at in-person national or state level events
Non-Certified members-Complete at least 3 credits annually
Maintains required annual memberships through NCRA, PACR and NYCRA
Preferred
knowledge of reportable malignant and non-malignant diseases, cancer staging and treatment, ICD-O-3 coding
EPIC experience
data analysis experience
Company
Guthrie
Health care
Founded in 1910
5001-10000 employees
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Fidelis Care
2025-05-14Grant
Leadership Team
Edmund Sabanegh
President & Chief Executive Officer, The Guthrie Clinic
Brad Carvellas
SVP, Chief Digital Officer
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