QA & Systems Specialist, Cancer Registrar

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. Exciting Opportunity at MSK: QA Specialist – Cancer Registrar Apply your cancer registry expertise in a high‑impact role dedicated to data quality and regulatory excellence. As a QA & Systems Specialist, you’ll lead cancer registry quality assurance, manage state and national submissions, and analyze registry data to drive continuous improvement. You’ll train and mentor registry staff, provide expert guidance on oncology abstraction and coding, and support daily registry operations. Join a mission‑driven cancer registry team where your experience strengthens compliance, accuracy, and outcomes across oncology care.

Requirements

• Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C) credential, required
• Associate’s degree or certified vocational training in Cancer Registry Management
• Seven to ten years of tumor registry experience in an oncology or healthcare setting
• Demonstrated experience with state and national cancer reporting requirements and regulatory submissions
• Proficiency with tumor registry software, preferably Metriq, and reporting or query tools
• Proficiency with office productivity applications such as MS Word, Excel

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail and data quality
• Ability to train, mentor, and guide staff while promoting consistent standards and best practices
• Effective verbal and written communication skills across clinical, technical, and regulatory partners
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a regulated environment
• High level of professionalism, sound judgment, and collaborative leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance reviews of abstracted cancer registry cases in accordance with MSK policies and oncology data standards
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control methods to ensure complete, accurate, and timely data collection
• Conduct database edits and audits to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with reporting standards
• Manage and execute required data submissions to state and national regulatory agencies
• Analyze cancer registry data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for process improvement
• Train and educate new and existing registry staff on oncology data standards, workflows, and daily operations
• Provide subject matter expertise in oncology data abstraction, coding, and reporting
• Support registry operations by assisting with workflow oversight, staff selection, and performance feedback
• Serve as backup to the Cancer Registry Manager and assist with special projects and departmental initiatives

Benefits

• Fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills
• Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion
• Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees