Oncology Data Specialist – Cancer Registrar

Position Summary

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: 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.
• Experience: 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.