Oncology Data Specialist

Highmark Health

. Perform primary data abstraction duties for clinical measures and registries while ensuring high levels of abstraction accuracy and alignment with organizational quality standards (65%) .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesJunior💰 $24 - $37 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data abstraction for clinical measures and registries, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and high accuracy standards. Proficient in medical terminology and capable of interpreting medical and treatment information effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS)Data AbstractionMedical TerminologyCompliance with HIPAAEpic Experience

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Hard Skills

Data AbstractionUnderstanding Medical InformationAnatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgePharmacology Knowledge

Tools & Technologies

EpicElekta Metriq

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Industry Keywords

Cancer RegistryClinical MeasuresData Security GuidelinesRegulatory ComplianceQuality Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform primary data abstraction duties for clinical measures and registries while ensuring high levels of abstraction accuracy and alignment with organizational quality standards (65%)
Screen disease indices, pathology reports, radiology reports, and other clinical documents to identify reportable cancer cases (15%)
Maintain the cancer registry database, including loading import files and generating and working data status reports in compliance with regulatory requirements and timeframes
Assist in reporting to state registries as needed
Participate in annual educational opportunities to stay informed of ongoing changes and updates (10%)
Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in health care related field OR relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of Associate's degree
1 year of knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and/or medical terminology
1 year of experience understanding and interpreting medical and treatment information
Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS)
Preferred: Epic experience
Preferred: Elekta Metriq software experience
Preferred: Registered Health Information Technician/Administrator (RHIT/RHIA) or exam eligible
Ability to understand and interpret medical and treatment information
Compliance with HIPAA, data security guidelines, the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws, regulations, policies, and training requirements