Certified Cancer Registrar

Trinity Health•Fort Lauderdale, FL

23h•Remote

About The Position

Holy Cross Health, recognized as one of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals, is seeking a Certified Oncology Data Specialist to provide remote cancer registry operations. This role involves abstracting, case finding, and follow-up according to Commission on Cancer (CoC) and state standards, ensuring timely completion of data requests. The position offers Day 1 benefits with no waiting period, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 403B retirement plan, and a Colleague Referral Program. Unlimited career growth opportunities are also available.

Requirements

Active Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification required.
Minimum of an Associate’s degree with completed coursework in Anatomy and Physiology, pathophysiology, medical terminology, and pharmacology and computer basics.
Minimum of 1-3 years of varied experience in cancer registry, including abstracting duties.
Experience working in a Commission on Cancer accredited facility.
Proficient knowledge and extensive experience with STORE; Site Specific Data Item Manual, AJCC Staging.
Knowledge of the SEER and NAACCR Standards.
Knowledge of state reporting requirements.
Direct experience with ACoS survey under the current standards is required.
Proficient with various Cancer Registry software (e.g., Metriq, Oncolog, ERS, Rocky Mountain, CNext, Abstract Plus).
Proficient knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic health records, EPIC and Mosaiq.

Responsibilities

Review all diagnostic reports and the disease index to determine case eligibility.
Enter newly identified cases into the cancer registry database, METRIQ.
Abstract reportable cases within six months of the date of first contact, capturing all required data elements.
Obtain follow-up information at least annually for all living patients in the cancer registry database.
Regularly transmit data to the Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS), Rapid Cancer Reporting System (RCRS), and the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB).
Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Federal, state, and local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of conduct, and other policies and procedures to ensure adherence.
Consistently code at a 95% threshold for accuracy and quality while maintaining Trinity Health production and/or quality standards.
Communicate effectively in various settings with colleagues, medical staff, and other hospital departments.
Act as a change agent to implement operational efficiencies.