Summary
Location: Remote (Must reside in MD, PA, WV, or VA)
Facility: Carroll Hospital - 291 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157
Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Position Summary:
Carroll Hospital, a LifeBridge Health Center, is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced
Cancer Registry Data Specialist to join our remote Cancer Registry team. This position plays a critical role in capturing high-quality oncology data in compliance with state, national, and accreditation standards. Candidates must reside in
Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Virginia.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately identify, collect, and abstract comprehensive cancer-related data using Cerner and/or Mosaiq.
- Interpret pathology, radiology, treatment records, laboratory results, and other documentation to assign appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes.
- Ensure compliance with data collection standards from organizations such as:
- American College of Surgeons (CoC)
- NAACCR, AJCC, SEER, FORDS, ICD-O, WHO, and HIPAA.
- Perform lifetime follow-up on cancer cases by contacting external hospitals and providers.
- Conduct edits on abstracts and resolve errors.
- Support the development of Survivorship Care Plans using CRStar and Journey Forward.
- Assist in quarterly physician QA reviews and respond to external Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Participate in planning cancer conferences and committee tasks as needed.
- Collaborate with internal departments, external facilities, and providers in a professional and proactive manner.
Qualifications:
- Experience as an Oncology Data Specialist is required.
- Knowledge of cancer registry standards, including Maryland/National Cancer Reporting Act, CoC Program Standards, and relevant coding/classification systems.
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR), preferably Cerner and Mosaiq.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to continued education and maintaining relevant credentials and certifications.
Why Join Carroll Hospital?
- Part of LifeBridge Health, one of the largest and most respected healthcare providers in the region.
- Collaborative and mission-driven team environment.
- Remote flexibility with strong leadership support.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and advancement.