UofL Health

The Oncology Data Specialist is responsible for the abstraction, codification, and analysis of patient cancer data to monitor outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance. They perform case ascertainment, quality auditing, and long-term patient follow-up to maintain a complete cancer registry database.

Responsible for reviewing inpatient medical records to ensure accurate capture of clinical severity and risk of mortality through concurrent provider interaction. The role involves formulating compliant physician queries and collaborating with the healthcare team to optimize MS-DRG assignment and documentation accuracy.