Oncology Data Quality and Education Specialist; HSC DOH

Health Services Consultant 3 (HSC
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Oncology Data Quality and Education Specialist

Prevention and Community Health – Cancer Prevention and Control

This home-based (remote), full-time, permanent position is open to Washington residents and those living in Oregon and Idaho only.

The Washington State Cancer Registry (WSCR), within the Community Based Prevention Section of the Office of Healthy Communities, provides critical cancer data used to understand health outcomes and inform public health policy and prevention efforts across Washington State. WSCR gathers, analyzes, interprets, and reports cancer and related health data while supporting efforts to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of public health programs.

The Quality Assurance, Education and Training Coordinator plays a key role in maintaining the accuracy, completeness, and quality of cancer registry data. Reporting to the Registry Manager, this position coordinates quality assurance, education, and training activities for WSCR and serves as a subject matter expert on oncology data requirements and changes to cancer data collection standards. The position applies critical thinking and detailed data analysis to identify trends and deficiencies, support corrective action, and ensure registry practices align with national standards and expectations.

Quality Assurance & Data Accuracy

• Coordinate quality assurance activities, including case consolidation, quality checks, and edit error processing, to ensure WSCR data is accurate and complete.
• Analyze data to identify trends and deficiencies and support compliance with national cancer registry standards and requirements.

Oncology Data & Registry Expertise

• Serve as a subject matter expert on oncology data requirements and cancer registry practices.
• Monitor changes to registry standards and data requirements and apply expertise to resolve complex data quality issues and communicate updates to the team.

Education & Training

• Identify training needs and develop and provide education, training, and mentoring based on quality assurance findings and changes in registry requirements.
• Develop resources that promote consistent data collection practices and understanding of registry standards.

Registry Operations & Team Support

• Perform cancer case abstraction and provide technical assistance and guidance on registry data quality and requirements.
• Collaborate with the Registry Manager and WSCR team to address quality concerns, implement improvements, and support other registry activities as needed.

This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public health by helping ensure Washington’s cancer data is accurate, complete, and reliable. The Quality Assurance, Education and Training Coordinator works alongside a knowledgeable registry team and contributes expertise that supports data quality, cancer surveillance, and informed public health decision-making. The position also provides opportunities to stay current with evolving national cancer registry standards, strengthen oncology data expertise, and support the professional development of others through education and training.

There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities.

Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

Option 1:
At least 5 years of experience performing cancer case abstracting, coding, and consolidation in a hospital or central cancer registry setting.

Option 2:
Oncology Data Specialist Certification and at least 3 years of experience performing cancer case abstracting, coding, and consolidation in a hospital or central cancer registry setting.

• Experience utilizing the STORE manual, Solid Tumor Rules, ICD-O-3, Hematopoietic Database & Manual, SEER Summary Stage, EOD coding instructions, AJCC Staging Manual, and NCCN Guidelines, evidenced by direct application in prior abstracting/QA work.
• Demonstrated experience applying cancer coding schemas/formats issued by a national standard setter (NAACCR, NPCR, AJCC, COC, or SEER).