Oncology Data Specialist

Job Title
Oncology Data Specialist


Requisition Number
RE51905


Working Title

Department Name
7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT


Work Location
Lexington, KY - Remote


Grade Level
45


Salary Range
$22.73-37.50/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

BS



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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

2 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) required within 3 years of hire.



Physical Requirements

Sitting at computer for long periods with constant keyboarding, repetitive motion



Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm



Job Summary

The Markey Cancer Center is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist to support the department’s mission of providing timely and compiled information to clinicians and other ancillary personnel, and the Kentucky Cancer Registry in support of educational and legal requirements. This position will complete abstracting and case finding, including abstracting data from the medical record charts, and completing abstracting codes using SEER, MPH Rules, FORDS, Collaborative staging & AJCC staging rules. The selected candidate will adhere to ACOS Standard 5.2 and abstract RQRS cases first, while maintaining assigned productivity standards.

This position has a remote work arrangement.

IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume.

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Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, ICD-0 & CPDMS, Typing, Computer use



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Two years related experience in abstracting and case finding cancer cases and prefer current ODS certification



Deadline to Apply
10/29/2025


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