Oncology Data Specialist - Cancer Coordination (remote)

Oncology Data Specialist – Cancer Coordination
Florence, SC, United States (remote)

Join a high performing Cancer Coordination Team committed to Excellence in Oncology Data.

Why McLeod Health
McLeod Health is the region's destination for medical excellence. Our excellence extends from the Midlands to the Coast along the border of North and South Carolina – serving more than one million people. As medical needs grow – we grow, expand, and improve our facilities and services. The McLeod Health network is comprised of 7 hospitals with locations in Florence, Dillon, Manning, Cheraw, Loris, Little River, and Myrtle Beach.

Founded over a century ago, McLeod is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system that features the strength of more than 900 members of medical staff, 2,900 registered nurses, and more than 18,000 team members. McLeod constantly seeks to improve patient care with efforts that are physician-led, data-driven, and evidence-based.

What You'll Do:
• Performs duties in alignment with the Oncology Data Specialist competency framework and organizational Service Excellence standards.
• Manages Cancer Registry operations to ensure compliance with Medical Staff requirements and ACoS/CoC standards.
• Abstracts, codes, and analyzes oncology data per national registry standards, including timely case completion, accurate staging and treatment coding, and identification of reportable cases.
• Maintains confidentiality and integrity of patient health information.
• Conducts compliant long term patient follow up through provider and patient outreach.
• Supports Cancer Committee functions, cancer conferences, and multidisciplinary activities.
• Communicates registry guideline updates and performs quality assurance activities, including case review and re abstraction.
• Participates in special studies and quality initiatives as required.
• Prepares, submits, and maintains accurate oncology data reports for internal and external stakeholders, including state and national cancer databases.
• Provides guidance and support to entry level Oncology Data Specialists as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: full-time schedule (72 hours biweekly) remote position.

Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an NCRA-accredited Cancer Registry Management program or active enrollment in an approved program.
• Eligibility to obtain the Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) credential within two years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Current ODS certification.
• One year of oncology data abstraction or cancer registry experience.
• Experience with cancer registry databases, electronic medical records, and oncology reporting requirements.

About Our Team
If you are looking for a dynamic environment where you can collaborate with a stellar team of professionals dedicated to excellence, we invite you to apply. Become part of a locally owned, not-for-profit organization where your work is meaningful, your growth is supported, and your contributions are truly valued.
McLeod Health is an equal opportunity employer.