Oncology Data Specialist – Cancer Registrar
About The Position
Saint Joseph Health System is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-Certified) to join our Cancer Registry team. The Oncology Data Specialist is responsible for cancer case finding, abstracting, staging, follow-up, and maintaining accurate cancer registry data in accordance with Commission on Cancer (CoC), state, and national reporting standards. The majority of this role is dedicated to abstracting and case finding activities, ensuring complete and accurate oncology data collection to support patient care, quality improvement initiatives, regulatory reporting, and cancer program accreditation.
Requirements
- Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-Certified) / Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) required
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a Cancer Registry
- Experience performing cancer case finding and abstracting newly diagnosed cancer cases
- Knowledge of ICD-O coding and cancer staging methodologies
- Experience utilizing electronic medical records and cancer registry software
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Health Information Management, Cancer Registry Management, Nursing, Allied Health, or a related healthcare field preferred
- Three (3) or more years of experience abstracting newly diagnosed cancer cases
- Experience in a Commission on Cancer (CoC)-accredited cancer program
- Successful completion of an NCRA-approved Cancer Information Management or Cancer Registry curriculum
- Knowledge of AJCC staging, SEER reporting requirements, and CoC accreditation standards
- Experience with annual reporting, quality studies, and registry data analysis
Responsibilities
- Cancer case finding
- Abstracting
- Staging
- Follow-up
- Maintaining accurate cancer registry data in accordance with Commission on Cancer (CoC), state, and national reporting standards
- Abstracting and case finding activities
- Ensuring complete and accurate oncology data collection to support patient care, quality improvement initiatives, regulatory reporting, and cancer program accreditation
Benefits
- Day‑One Benefits (Medical & Dental)
- 403(b) with employer match
- Generous paid time off programs
- Career development & advancement pathways
- Tuition reimbursement
- Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Employee referral rewards
- Perks & discount program
- Nursing Scholarship opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
