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Oncology Data Specialist - Certified
SUNY Upstate Medical University
SUNY Upstate Medical University is currently seeking a Oncology Data Specialist-Certified (formerly known as a Certified Tumor Registrar) to join the Tumor Registry department. The Oncology Data Specialist-Certified performs abstracting and data entry: review and interpret medical records to be abstracted into an electronic database, including demographic, diagnostic, clinical, treatment and pathologic data. Perform casefinding duties and monthly review of neoplasm discharge listings to ensure all reportable cases are abstracted accurately into electronic data system. Perform follow-up for all reportable neoplasms, assist in preparation for and tracking of cancer conferences and tumor boards, assist with preparation of annual report, individual study requests and quality audits as assigned. Remote opportunity available.
Qualifications: Oncology Data Specialist-Certified (ODS-C) (formerly known as a Certified Tumor Registrar) with a minimum of one year post certification experience in an ACoS-CoC-accredited hospital-based cancer registry within the past five years required.
If you are interested in joining our team, we encourage you to review the complete posting for this position at https://careers.upstate.edu/jobs/oncology-data-specialist-certified-formerly-known-as-certified-tumor-registrar-syracuse-new-york-united-states and apply.
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, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.
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NEW YORK CANCER REGISTRARS ASSOCIATION, INC (NYCRA) is an established non-profit organization for the purpose of:
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Promoting research and education in cancer registration for the purpose of serving the cancer community.
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Raising the level of knowledge and performance of Cancer Registrars through continuing education.
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Disseminating information to members of the Association regarding current activities, research and trends in the cancer field.
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Initiating and/or participating in programs to improve and standardize the compiling of Cancer Registry information.
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Promoting liaison with allied health professions and organizations on a state level.
Founded in 1975, NYCRA continues to grow in membership and provision of membership benefits to our members. Benefits include offering continuing education with an Annual Educational Conference each Fall, other educational opportunities are offered, in addition to networking with others in the field of cancer registration. In 2020, with the outbreak of Covid-19, our annual conference moved to a hybrid opportunity for educational material presentation. NYCRA remains supportive of our members through the use of our website, Facebook page, eBlasts, and Board meetings throughout the year.
Our Board consists of President, President-Elect, Vice President, Vice President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer and Immediate Past President as well as a number of Committees. We encourage our membership to serve on the Board. The benefits of serving on the Board, either as an elected officer or Committee chair/member, includes the opportunity for growth in a leadership role and the numerous advantages for networking connections. NYCRA Board members can also attend as well as represent our organization at NCRA Conferences.