Cancer Registry Data Specialist

Summary

LifeBridge Health is a healthcare system serving communities through patient-centered care. The Cancer Registry Data Specialist identifies eligible cancer diagnoses, abstracts and codes clinical data, and maintains accurate cancer registry records. The role also supports follow-up, quality reviews, survivorship care plans, cancer conferences, and collaboration with healthcare providers and departments.

Responsibilities

• The Cancer Registry Data Specialist supports the LifeBridge Health cancer program by identifying specific disease diagnoses, confirms the diagnosis and determines whether these patients meet specific criteria for inclusion in the LifeBridge Health cancer program database
• Abstracts demographic, diagnostic and epidemiologic treatment and survival information from inpatient and outpatient reports, records and electronic databases
• Codes the primary site, morphology, and clinically and/or pathologically stages the disease
• Follows up with patients, physicians and clinics to obtain and update missing data
• May also assist with case finding, suspense, follow up, cancer conference coordination, review RQRS alerts, review CP3Rs, assist with the preparation of survivorship care plans, physician QC, and may assist in other related duties, as assigned
• Accurately identify, collect, and abstract comprehensive cancer-related data using Cerner and/or Mosaiq
• Interpret pathology, radiology, treatment records, laboratory results, and other documentation to assign appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes
• Ensure compliance with data collection standards from organizations such as: American College of Surgeons (CoC); NAACCR, AJCC, SEER, FORDS, ICD-O, WHO, and HIPAA
• Perform lifetime follow-up on cancer cases by contacting external hospitals and providers
• Conduct edits on abstracts and resolve errors
• Support the development of Survivorship Care Plans using CRStar and Journey Forward
• Assist in quarterly physician QA reviews and respond to external Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Participate in planning cancer conferences and committee tasks as needed
• Collaborate with internal departments, external facilities, and providers in a professional and proactive manner

Skills

• Experience as an Oncology Data Specialist is required
• Knowledge of cancer registry standards, including Maryland/National Cancer Reporting Act , CoC Program Standards , and relevant coding/classification systems
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to continued education and maintaining relevant credentials and certifications
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR), preferably Cerner and Mosaiq

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Experience as an Oncology Data Specialist is required
• Knowledge of cancer registry standards, including Maryland/National Cancer Reporting Act , CoC Program Standards , and relevant coding/classification systems
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to continued education and maintaining relevant credentials and certifications

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR), preferably Cerner and Mosaiq

Benefits

• This position may work remote after completion of onsite orientation.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications
• Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking