Position Summary
Prometheus Federal Services (PFS), a trusted partner to federal health agencies, is seeking a temporary Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) to support the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) in completing the VHA's backlog of incomplete cases in suspense and performing case ascertainment, data curation, and completing case submissions. This is a remote position; however, there could be rare occasions when the ODS needs to be on-site at a VHA treatment facility. Successful candidates must hold (and maintain) a current certification as an ODS by the National Cancer Registrars Association.
All applicants must reside in the U.S.This is a temporary position with the contract scheduled to end on March 28, 2026.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Fully abstract cancer cases from start to finish
- Conduct records maintenance, including submission of a complete case abstract.
- Conduct timely case finding, ascertainment, and accession to client-approved software.
- Code, stage, and enter data into the registry database. Each case is added to the tumor registry using ICD-O-3, ICD-10-CM, AJCC TNM 8th ed. (Tumor, Nodes, Metastasis), SEER Program Coding and Staging Manual, Solid Tumor Rules, and STORE Manual, as well as other required standard-setting coding manuals.
- Comply with reporting requirements of the state central cancer registry, the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer, and the VA Central Cancer Registry.
- Perform data quality control activities on registry data
- Follow up on each case abstracted for the life of the patient. Ensures that follow-up information is collected for each case annually according to the Commission on Cancer rules
- Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality of all information encountered, including verbal, written, and computerized information.
- Maintain ODS credentials through the National Cancer Registrar's Association (NCRA).
- Consistently applies independent judgment and discretion.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Current certification as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience in tumor registry as a Certified Tumor Registrar. Experience with Commission on Cancer facilities is preferred.
- Familiar with VHA
- Proficient with various cancer registry software systems (OncoTraX, ERS, Oncology, cNext, Rocky Mountain, Vista, etc.)
- Proficient with various electronic medical record systems
- Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of ICD-O-3 and knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10 CM/PCS, DMS Coding
- Experience working independently, collecting data on cancer patients, creating data files for patients, recording demographics, medical history, tumor-specific characteristics, stage, treatment, and patient outcomes
- Strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship indefinitely
- Ability to obtain a public trust
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Veterans Health Administration
Compensation & Benefits
PFS offers a benefits package that may include health, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; retirement plan; paid time off; and other programs to support employees and their families. Learn more about PFS Benefits.PFS benefits, compensation, and bonuses are determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by law.
Accommodations
PFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruiting@pfs.us. Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure applicants with disabilities have equal access to the hiring process, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.
Workplace Health, Safety, and Compliance
This position may be subject to client‑specific or government‑mandated vaccination, health, or safety requirements, which may change over time.
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