Cancer Registrar Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) (Hybrid-Partial Remote)

Montage Health; Monterey (CA); Remote; USD 49,497 - 66,207; Full time

Job summary

Montage Health in California is seeking a Cancer Registrar Oncology Data Specialist to manage and analyze clinical cancer information. This role involves data collection, compliance with reporting standards, and participating in cancer program activities.

Applicants should have at least two years of experience as a Cancer Registrar/ODS and possess relevant education. The position is full-time with a hybrid work model, requiring onsite work two days per week, offering a pay range of $35.93 to $48.06 per hour.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience as a Cancer Registrar/ODS is preferred.
• Previous experience in a health-related field, preferably medical records, medical office, or nursing.

Responsibilities

• Collect, interpret, and document comprehensive cancer-related data from patient records.
• Maintain accurate and timely data entry into cancer registry databases.
• Ensure compliance with national and state reporting requirements.
• Participate in data quality reviews and audits.
• Coordinate long-term follow-up of patients for survival analysis.
• Assist in organizing tumor board conferences.

Skills

Case Abstraction

Data Management

Compliance & Reporting

Quality Assurance

Tumor Board Coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with additional courses in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology

Tools

Cancer Registry software systems (e.g., OncoLog)

Job description

Job Description

Partial Remote - Required to work onsite 2-days per week.

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the Department Director and Assistant Director, the Cancer Registrar Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) is responsible for managing and analyzing clinical cancer information for the purpose of processing, maintaining, compiling and reporting health information for research, quality management/improvement, monitoring patient outcomes, cancer program development, cancer prevention and surveillance, survival data, compliance of reporting standards, evaluation of the results of treatment, and national accreditation standards. The ODS is responsible for the preparation of abstracts, follow-up cases and accession into the Registry all oncology patients treated or diagnosed within Montage Health. Completing oncology studies as requested by physicians and/or the Cancer Committee and the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer; and preparing material for the Cancer Conferences (Tumor Boards) and CHOMP Cancer Committee meetings. Submitting accurate date to the CA State Cancer Registry and the National Cancer database.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Abstraction: Collect, interpret, and document comprehensive cancer-related data from patient records, including diagnosis, staging, treatment, and follow-up information.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate and timely data entry into cancer registry databases using appropriate software (e.g., Cancer Registry software systems like OncoLog).
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with national and state reporting requirements, submit timely data to central cancer registries.
• Quality Assurance: Participate in data quality reviews, audits, and cancer program activities, ensuring the integrity of the cancer registry data.
• Follow-Up: Coordinate long‑term follow‑up of patients for survival analysis and ongoing reporting.
• Tumor Board Coordination: Assist in organizing tumor board conferences; ensure accurate case presentations and follow‑up on outcomes.
• Stay up to date with changes in coding standards, staging guidelines (SEER), and registry operations; assist in training new registry staff as needed.

Experience

At least two years’ experience as a Cancer Registrar/ODS is Preferred. Previous experience in a health‑related field, preferably medical records, medical office, or nursing.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with additional course in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology preferred.

Licensure/Certifications

Must be an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) through the National Cancer Registrar’s Association (NCRA) or in process of becoming eligible to take ODS‑C exam. Must maintain annual CEUs as required by NCRA and Montage Health.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Assigned Work Hours

Full Time, day shift Mon‑Fri

Hybrid (partial remote) - Required to work onsite 2‑days per week

Position Type

Regular

Pay Range

$35.93 to $48.06

The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.

Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.82

Hourly Night Shift Differential: $4.23