Oncology Data Specialist

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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🟡 Mid-level

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Aptive Resources

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2012

🎖️ Defense

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Aptive Resources is a management consulting firm based in Alexandria, Virginia, specializing in providing innovative solutions to federal government agencies, particularly in veteran and civilian health sectors. With a strong focus on performance optimization, human capital, and data analytics, Aptive aims to improve the quality and accessibility of health care services for veterans and the general public. The company utilizes technology and human-centered services to bridge divides and enhance public service delivery for multiple agencies, including Veterans Affairs, Defense, and others.

📋 Description

• Perform cancer casefinding, accessioning, and abstraction of oncology cases into VHA-approved cancer registry software • Complete the full NAACCR data set, including VA-specific supplemental fields • Document and substantiate coded data using detailed text fields covering patient history and physical examination, imaging, laboratory and diagnostic procedures, pathology, treatment and surveillance, TNM staging, and prognostic factors • Assign AJCC TNM staging for eligible cases according to current AJCC and SEER guidelines • Complete applicable physician TNM staging fields during case ascertainment or completion • Ensure registry data supports VACCR, state central cancer registry, and CoC reporting requirements • Maintain compliance with NAACCR, SEER, AJCC, Commission on Cancer, NCI, and ICD-O standards and coding guidelines • Apply current and historical coding manuals based on the patient’s diagnosis year • Maintain patient follow-up information, including vital status, disease status, and supporting documentation • Update follow-up records when patients are deceased or subsequent primary cancers are reported • Provide the Contract Manager with lists of completed cases • Submit periodic case review reports to the Oncology Data Lead using VA-approved trackers • Participate in VISN or facility cancer committee quality reviews when requested • Correct identified data issues within 30 days of notification from VACO or facility quality assurance reviews

🎯 Requirements

• ODS-C credential in good standing • Minimum 2+ years of ODS-C, cancer registry experience • Demonstrated experience with cancer case abstraction, staging, and registry data standards • Ability to maintain ODS-C certification through required continuing education credits • Ability to complete all VA mandatory training and educational requirements by required deadlines • Maintain strict confidentiality of patient records in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, VA computer access security agreements, and applicable federal and VA information security policies

🏖️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer • Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply • Talent Community notifications about new job opportunities, company news, and upcoming career events