Oncology Data Specialist – Cancer Registrar

Role Overview

• Responsible for cancer case finding, abstracting, staging, follow-up, and maintaining accurate cancer registry data.
• Ensuring complete and accurate oncology data collection to support patient care, quality improvement initiatives, regulatory reporting, and cancer program accreditation.
• Dedicate time to abstracting and case finding activities to meet standards set by Commission on Cancer (CoC), state, and national reporting.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Health Information Management, Cancer Registry Management, Nursing, Allied Health, or a related healthcare field preferred; or Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Certification 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.
• Three (3) or more years of experience abstracting newly diagnosed cancer cases preferred.
• Experience in a Commission on Cancer (CoC)-accredited cancer program preferred.
• Successful completion of an NCRA-approved Cancer Information Management or Cancer Registry curriculum preferred.
• Knowledge of AJCC staging, SEER reporting requirements, and CoC accreditation standards preferred.
• Experience with annual reporting, quality studies, and registry data analysis preferred.

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