Senior Oncology Data Specialist

Ascension Executive Recruitment

Part-time oncology data specialist extracting and abstracting cancer registry data for Ascension, a nonprofit Catholic health system. Identifying reportable cases and maintaining oncology registry follow-up data.

Posted 8/12/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $28 - $40 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in oncology data management, including data extraction from electronic medical records and compliance with oncology regulatory standards. Proficient in data abstraction and maintaining accurate cancer registry records.

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Oncology Data Specialist CredentialData Abstraction for Oncology MeasuresCancer Registry SoftwareCompliance with Oncology Regulatory StandardsData Collection for National Cancer Database

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisPatient Data ExtractionPrimary Data AbstractionManual Case-FindingData InputLong-Term Follow-Up Data CollectionScreening Clinical DocumentsIdentifying Reportable Cancer Cases

Tools & Technologies

Cancer Registry Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Oncology Data Specialist CredentialNCRA-Accredited Certificate Program

Industry Keywords

Electronic Medical RecordsCancer Incidence AnalysisTumor RegistrarNational Cancer DatabaseOncology Measures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform complex analysis using specialty databases to extract patient data from electronic medical records for cancer incidence analysis
Retrieve and upload manual case-finding lists into cancer registry software according to market assignments
Screen disease indices, pathology reports, radiology reports, and other clinical documents to identify reportable cancer cases
Perform primary data abstraction for oncology measures and registries while maintaining abstraction accuracy and compliance with oncology regulatory standards
Maintain long-term follow-up data collection and input for cancer registry patients
Collect data for National Cancer Database special studies as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Oncology Data Specialist credential from the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA), obtained before the hire or transfer date
High school diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience
Successful completion of an NCRA-accredited certificate program, or an associate degree/bachelor's degree, or 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience
Registrar specializing in Tumors preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
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