Oncology Data Specialist

Oncology Data Specialist

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS), a trusted partner to federal health and social services agencies, is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) to support the Veteran’s Health Administration (VHA) in completing the VHA’s backlog of incomplete cases in suspense and performing case ascertainment, data curation and completing case submissions.  This is a remote position; however, there could be rare occasions when the ODS needs to be onsite at a VHA treatment facility.  Successful candidates must hold (and maintain) a current certification as a CTR/ODS by the National Cancer Registrars Association.  All applicants must reside in the U.S.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fully abstract cancer cases from start to finish
• Conduct records maintenance, including submission of complete case abstract
• Conduct timely case finding, ascertainment, and accession to client-approved software
• Code, stages, and enters data into the registry database. Each case is added to the tumor registry utilizing ICD-O-3, ICD-10-CM, AJCC TNM 8th ed. (Tumor, Nodes, Metastasis), SEER Program Coding and Staging Manual, Solid Tumor Rules, and STORE Manual as well as other required standard setter coding manuals
• Comply with reporting requirements of state central cancer registry, the American College of Surgeon's Commission on Cancer, and the VA Central Cancer Registry
• Perform data quality control activities on registry data
• Follow-up on each case abstracted for the life of the patient. Ensures that follow-up information is collected for each case annually according to Commission on Cancer rules
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality of all information encountered including verbal, written and computerized
• Maintain CTR credentials through the National Cancer Registrar's Association (NCRA)
• Consistently applies independent judgement and discretion

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Current certification as a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)/Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in tumor registry as a Certified Tumor Registrar. Experience with Commission on Cancer facilities is preferred
• Familiar with VHA
• Proficient with various cancer registry software systems (OncoTraX, ERS, Oncolog, cNext, Rocky Mountain, Vista, etc.)
• Proficient with various electronic medical record systems
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of ICD-O-3 and knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10 CM/PCS, DMS Coding
• Experience working independently collecting data on cancer patients, creates data file for patients, records demographics, medical history, tumor-specific characteristics, stage, treatment, and patient outcomes
• Strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship indefinitely
• Ability to obtain a public trust

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Veterans Health Administration

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

This position may be subject to client or government vaccination and masking guidance, policy or requirements as may be changed from time to time.

Work location is flexible if approved by the company except that position may not be performed remotely from Colorado.