Job Purpose

This position is responsible for case-finding and abstraction of cancer data.

Role & Responsibilities

- Completes case-finding for assigned facilities, including reviewing pathology reports, the disease index, suspense lists in Meditech and Patient ID disposition reports, and merging appropriate cases into Metriq.
- Reviews medical records to abstract information according to Commission on Cancer (CoC) and applicable State Central Cancer Registry standards.
- Abstracts assigned cases in a timely manner to meet applicable CoC and state registry standards, including the specified six-month period following patient contact.
- Completes edit checks and makes appropriate corrections promptly.
- Follows CoC and state data standards and coding instructions for all reportable cases.
- Assists with data collection for special studies.
- Assists with submissions to the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB) for the annual Call for Data.
- Assists with monthly data submissions to the appropriate State Central Cancer Registry.
- Resolves errors resulting in rejected records from the NCDB or State Central Cancer Registry.
- Attends state and national educational activities as approved by the director.
- Participates in required continuing education programs and annual reorientation as required.
- Adheres to the Code of Conduct philosophy and Mission and Value Statement.

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.




- Associate degree preferred.
- Three years of cancer data abstraction or medical records experience preferred.

Must Have Skills

- Knowledge of disease indexes, pathology reports and human anatomy.
- Ability to review medical records and accurately abstract reportable cancer data.
- Computer and data-entry skills, including use of Meditech and other required software.
- Ability to follow CoC and state cancer registry standards and coding instructions.

Nice to Have Skills

- Experience with Metriq and cancer registry reporting workflows.
- Experience with NCDB and State Central Cancer Registry submissions and edit resolution.
- Experience supporting cancer registry special studies and data-quality checks.

Licenses, Certifications & Training

- Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Behaviors

- Demonstrates proficiency in keyboard operations, Microsoft Office applications and other required software.
- Communicates clearly, proactively and concisely with key stakeholders.
- Builds long-term relationships based on trust, respect and consistent service.
- Prioritizes assignments, manages multiple tasks and completes work efficiently.
- Pays close attention to detail, checks work for accuracy and monitors processes over time.
- Completes assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.

📌 Analyst - Clinical Abstraction Cancer (Secunderabad)
🏢 IndiHire Consultants
📍 Secunderabad