Oncology Registrar II-Oncology Outcomes Management

Kettering Health • Kettering, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology Registrar II independently supports cancer program quality and organizational initiatives by accurately interpreting, collecting, abstracting, coding, maintaining, and following oncology patient data in compliance with state, national, regulatory, and accreditation standards. The role supports cancer registry operations, including casefinding, suspense file management, treatment updates, follow-up, quality assurance, data submissions to state and national reporting agencies, multidisciplinary cancer conference activities, quality improvement initiatives, and Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation efforts.

The Oncology Registrar II ensures the integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and completeness of cancer registry data while supporting regulatory reporting, clinical research, organizational decision-making, and improved patient outcomes. The role serves as a resource to team members by providing guidance on registry standards, coding, staging, and abstraction practices. Other duties may be assigned. All responsibilities are carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a healthcare field, with coursework in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology.
• At least one year of experience in abstraction or oncology data management.
• Active Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification.
• Proficiency in cancer registry software and electronic health records; Epic is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, oncology coding systems, staging, and cancer registry standards.
• Ability to independently interpret clinical documentation, abstract and validate complex oncology cases, and apply national coding and reporting guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lead or support quality initiatives, serve as a technical resource to peers, and work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of registry experience with 90% quality.
• RHIT or RHIA credential.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, collect, abstract, code, maintain, and follow oncology patient data in accordance with state, national, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Support cancer registry operations, including casefinding, suspense file management, treatment updates, and follow-up.
• Perform quality assurance and submit data to state and national reporting agencies.
• Support multidisciplinary cancer conference activities, quality improvement initiatives, and Commission on Cancer accreditation efforts.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and completeness of cancer registry data.
• Support regulatory reporting, clinical research, organizational decision-making, and improved patient outcomes.
• Provide team members guidance on registry standards, coding, staging, and abstraction practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned and align work with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree