Nevada Central Cancer Registry: Cancer Registrar (ODS-C)
Position title: Oncology Data Specialist
Hourly Wage - $25.99 to $38.13
The salary will be based on part-time and will vary depending on confirmed job-related skills and experience level.
Department: Department of Human Services, Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Office of State Epidemiology, Nevada Central Cancer Registry Program.
Position Location: Remote
Anticipated start date: As soon as possible
Required Education:· : Current certification as a Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C) issued by the National Cancer Registrar's Association (NCRA) and one year of professional experience in a cancer registry program to include reviewing, coding and abstracting cancer data and conducting quality assurance audits and performing cancer registry program training; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Program Overview: The primary purpose of the Nevada Central Cancer Registry (NCCR) is to collect and maintain a record of reportable cases of cancer in the state. The data is used to evaluate the appropriateness of measures for the prevention and control of cancer and to conduct comprehensive epidemiological surveys of cancer and cancer-related deaths. Cancer case data is collected from hospitals, medical laboratories, other facilities that provide screening, diagnostic or therapeutic services, and providers of health care who diagnose and/or treat patients with respect to cancer. The information on these cases of cancer is reported to NCCR. This is accomplished by abstracting state-required patient cancer information from medical records. Collected data is entered into a specialized database where additional case information is added, edited, and consolidated for accuracy and completeness.
Position Type: Part Time
Remote/Hybrid/Onsite: Remote
Job Summary and Essential Functions
This position will review, abstract, and transcribe cancer information and integrate the data into the centralized database. This position will ensure data quality and completeness standards as required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR).
Minimum Qualifications
· Education/Certifications and Licensure: Current certification as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C).
· Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year working as certified ODS in a cancer registry program, preferably in a central cancer registry.
· Working knowledge of: International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-0-3), Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER), Summary Staging, American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) Staging, Collaborative Staging, the Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards (FORDS) and North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR) coding standards for computer entry; statistical compilation, reporting and interpretation.
· Required schedule: TBD
Preferred Skills and Experiences
· Central Cancer Registry experience is preferred
· Knowledge and experience in Cancer Registry Linkage Software
· Proficient in Registry Plus Software Applications
· Works well independently with minimal supervision from team leads.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.99 - $38.13 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Cancer Registrar: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Oncology Data Specialist certification (Required)
Work Location: Remote
