Cancer Registrar Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) - Onsite

Montage Health • Monterey, CA

83d • $35 - $48

About The Position

Under the leadership of the Department Assistant Director and Director, the Cancer Registrar Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) is responsible for managing and analyzing clinical cancer information for the purpose of processing, maintaining, compiling and reporting health information for research, quality management/improvement, monitoring patient outcomes, cancer program development, cancer prevention and surveillance, survival data, compliance of reporting standards, evaluation of the results of treatment, and national accreditation standards. The ODS is responsible for the preparation of abstracts, follow-up cases and accession into the Registry all oncology patients treated or diagnosed within Montage Health. Completing oncology studies as requested by physicians and/or the Cancer Committee and the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer; and preparing material for the Cancer Conferences (Tumor Boards) and CHOMP Cancer Committee meetings. Submitting accurate data to the CA State Cancer Registry and the National Cancer database.

Requirements

• At least two years’ experience as a Cancer Registrar/ODS is required.
• Previous experience in a health-related field, preferably medical records, medical office, or nursing.
• High school diploma or equivalent with additional course in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology preferred.
• Must be an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) through the National Cancer Registrar’s Association (NCRA) or in process of becoming eligible to take ODS-C exam.
• Must maintain annual CEUs as required by NCRA and Montage Health.

Responsibilities

• Collect, interpret, and document comprehensive cancer-related data from patient records, including diagnosis, staging, treatment, and follow-up information.
• Maintain accurate and timely data entry into cancer registry databases using appropriate software (e.g., Cancer Registry software systems like OncoLog).
• Ensure compliance with national and state reporting requirements, submit timely data to central cancer registries.
• Participate in data quality reviews, audits, and cancer program activities, ensuring the integrity of the cancer registry data.
• Coordinate long-term follow-up of patients for survival analysis and ongoing reporting.
• Assist in organizing tumor board conferences; ensure accurate case presentations and follow-up on outcomes.
• Stay up to date with changes in coding standards, staging guidelines (SEER), and registry operations; assist in training new registry staff as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees