Lead Oncology Data Specialist - Certified - 40 Hours - Days

Henry Ford Health Cancer Registry is seeking a highly motivated and experienced candidate for their Lead Oncology Data Specialist position. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong oncology data management and abstracting skills, along with some leadership experience. Henry Ford Health's Cancer Registry Team is planning to expand and grow over the next two years. Candidates with experience in teaching and training newly hired ODS-C are preferred. The Lead ODS-C is expected to assist with hiring, and be on the forefront of training and retaining new staff members along with overseeing day to day Registry Operations.

Candidates with a Bachelor's degree or higher in Health Care or closely related field will be given preference.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Supervisor-Cancer Registry Data and Quality, the Lead Oncology:

• Data Specialist-Certified (ODS-C) is responsible for overseeing and managing clinical cancer information, abstracting, and reporting data accurately, compliance with national cancer data and accreditation standards, and contributing to the overall improvement of cancer care quality and outcomes.
• Utilizes an in-depth knowledge of oncology coding, staging, reporting standards and regulatory requirements, proficiency in data analysis tools and software, strong leadership skills and attention to detail.