Oncology Data Specialist - Certified

Oncology Data Specialist - Certified

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System – Ann Arbor, MI

Trinity Health is dedicated to our mission of providing the highest level of care to patients. Working at this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

The position involves managing cancer patient databases and recording information that aids in early cancer detection, treatment improvement, and survival rate enhancement. The role requires examining medical and pathology records to determine patient eligibility for the cancer registry and translating medical terminology into standardized codes for accurate diagnosis and treatment documentation.

• Digest complex clinical information to determine if data entered into the Cancer Registry software is accurate, complete, and valid.
• Review data for completeness and accuracy, pursuing missing data necessary for abstract completion by contacting outside physician offices, hospitals, and Cancer Registries.
• Manage and maintain lifetime follow‑up data on all analytic patients in the Cancer Registry.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and security of patient data in all formats maintained in the Cancer Registry.
• Attend and participate in departmental, organizational and/or educational meetings as requested. Remote employees are expected to travel onsite for meetings/events as needed.
• Cooperate with the State Department of Health in supplying requested data.
• Prepare oncology‑related reports for staff, physicians, and outside organizations as requested.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and assist with department quality assurance and improvement plan as directed by the Manager.
• Complete concurrent QA processes to ensure ongoing productivity, quality, and professional development goals are met.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading relevant literature and participating in seminars and conferences to stay up to date.
• Complete annual education requirements outlined by the National Association of Cancer Registrars (NCRA) to maintain active and good‑standing Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) credentials.

• Associate's degree and 2+ years’ experience in the Cancer Registry with a minimum of 1 year of abstraction experience as Oncology Data Specialist in a hospital setting.

• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) - REQUIRED

Monday – Friday (no weekends), part‑time, 28 hours per week.

• Generous Paid Time Off benefits, including eight paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage plan options that fit personal & family needs.
• Flexible Health Savings Accounts (FSA/HSA) to save pre‑tax dollars toward medical costs.

Rooted in our mission and core values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.