Oncology Data Specialist - Full-Time
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LocationMercy Medical Center
Work moderemote · United States
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 20, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live1d ago
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Certified by the National Cancer Registrars Association as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) or take initial test within 1 year of employment and become certified within 2 years of employment required
Knowledgeable regarding Cancer Registry software and Microsoft Office Suite used in the registry process
Requires knowledge and application of ICD-O-3 primary site and morphology codes and current Commission on Cancer CoC standards (STORE)
Requires knowledge and application of AJCC staging
Requires knowledge and application of Collaborative staging
Requires knowledge and application of SEER Extent of Disease coding
Requires knowledge and application of medical terminology related to anatomy, current reporting requirements of site-specific laboratory/pathology findings
Must be familiar with ACoS Site Specific Surgery coding
Must be familiar with treatment modalities (i.e., medical and radiation oncology)
Must be familiar with current codes and morphology codes for purposes of case finding
Must be familiar with CoC Standards
Excellent interpersonal communication (verbal, non-verbal, and listening) skills, and written communication skills
Excellent organization/time management skills
Flexibility and dependability
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Two years' experience with cancer registry reporting requirements including abstracting, case finding, and follow-up strongly preferred
Associates /Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science preferred
Skills
Cancer Registry software
Microsoft Office Suite
ICD-O-3
AJCC staging
Collaborative staging
SEER Extent of Disease coding
Work Shift
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Summary
This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient centered care by complete and accurate data collection and maintenance for all cancer patients diagnosed and/or treated at Mercy Medical Center.
Job Description
JJob Duties
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Abstracts demographic information, medical history, diagnostic findings, primary site, morphology, stage of disease, complete cancer therapy and follow-up.
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Accesses databases and prepares reports for physicians and other staff needing quality outcome and financial data.
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Maintains complete and accurate data collection for all cancer patients diagnosed and/or treated at Mercy Medical Center.
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Follows the policies and procedures set forth by the American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer (CoC).
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Manages cancer registry database, generating reports and presenting data to administration, medical staff and cancer committee.
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Stages the disease according to the ACoS standards for TNM staging as needed.
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Creates a suspense/case finding list by reviewing pathology, radiology and clinic reports and notes, identifying cases to be abstracted and included in the registry.
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Maintains all continuing education certifications required by accreditation body and Mercy Medical Center.
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Follows Mercy’s safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Knowledgeable regarding Cancer Registry software and Microsoft Office Suite used in the registry process. Ability to use data in registry to run reports, conduct data analysis and perform extracting.
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Requires knowledge and application of:
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ICD-03 primary site and morphology codes and current Commission on Cancer CoC standards (STORE)
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AJCC staging
•
Collaborative staging
•
SEER Extent of Disease coding
•
Medical terminology related to anatomy, current reporting requirements of site-specific laboratory/pathology findings
•
Must be familiar with:
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ACoS Site Specific Surgery coding
•
Treatment modalities (i.e., medical and radiation oncology)
•
Current codes and morphology codes for purposes of case finding
•
CoC Standards
•
Excellent interpersonal communication (verbal, non-verbal, and listening) skills, and written communication skills.
•
Excellent organization/time management skills
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Flexibility and dependability
•
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
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Familiar with other office equipment including fax machine, phone and copy machines
Professional Experience
Nice to have
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Two years’ experience with cancer registry reporting requirements including abstracting, case finding, and follow-up strongly preferred.
Education
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Associates /Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science preferred
Licensure, Certification, Registration
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Certified by the National Cancer Registrars Association as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) or take initial test within 1 year of employment and become certified within 2 years of employment required.
Physical Requirements
Sedentary: Exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a minute amount frequently
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.
Legal
Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.