Oncology Data Specialist

Position Summary
Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) a trusted partner to federal health agencies is seeking a temporary Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) to support the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) in completing the VHAs 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 on-site at a VHA treatment facility. Successful candidates must hold (and maintain) a current certification as an ODS by the National Cancer Registrars Association. All applicants must reside in the U.S.

This is a temporary position with the contract scheduled to end on March 28 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fully abstract cancer cases from start to finish
• Conduct records maintenance including submission of a complete case abstract.
• Conduct timely case finding ascertainment and accession to client-approved software.
• Code stage and enter data into the registry database. Each case is added to the tumor registry using 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-setting coding manuals.
• Comply with reporting requirements of the state central cancer registry the American College of Surgeons 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 the Commission on Cancer rules
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality of all information encountered including verbal written and computerized information.
• Maintain ODScredentials through the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA).
• Consistently applies independent judgment and discretion.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
• Current certification as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)
• Minimum of four(4)years of 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 ERSOncologycNext 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 creating data files for patients recording 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

Compensation & Benefits

PFS offers a benefits package that may include health dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; retirement plan; paid time off; and other programs to support employees and their families. Learn more about PFS Benefits.

PFS benefits compensation and bonuses are determined by various factors including but not limited to location the individuals particular combination of education knowledge skills competencies and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex parental status national origin age disability genetic information political affiliation military service or other status protected by law.

Accommodations

PFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process please contact us at Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure applicants with disabilities have equal access to the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Workplace Health Safety and Compliance

This position may be subject to clientspecific or governmentmandated vaccination health or safety requirements which may change over time.

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