Oncology Registry QA Coordinator and Educational Trainer

Novant Health; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Retirement match

Tuition assistance

Remote work in approved states

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a skilled Cancer Registry professional to oversee data quality, ensure accurate state and national submissions, and update policies. You will train staff, supervise practicum students, and collaborate with committees supporting the Cancer Institute.

A Certified Oncology Data Specialist designation and extensive registry experience are required. Qualified candidates have education in cancer registry or related fields and strong knowledge of coding standards and reporting

Qualifications

• Experience with cancer registry data submissions and abstracting.
• Knowledge of ICD-0-3, AJCC TNM, SEER staging, and state data manuals.
• Ability to mentor students and train team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control of registry data and manage state/national submissions.
• Provide ongoing training and onboard new team members; supervise practicum students.
• Report to committees supporting the Novant Health Cancer Institute.
• Handle cancer registry activities including case finding, abstracting, and follow-up.

Skills

Advanced medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Statistics & epidemiology basics

Oncology disease knowledge (care regim

Education

High School Diploma or GED with 14+ years ODS experience

Bachelor's or 4-year degree with 10+ years ODS experience

Graduate degree with 4+ years ODS experience

Tools

Electronic Registry Systems Inc. registry software

Epic

Webplus (NC Data Reporting portal)

QPort (CoC quality portal)

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)

Job description

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement fund with matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance for qualifying team members.
• Employee assistance programs and discounts.
• Remote work opportunity in approved states (equipment provided).
• Flexible work schedule.

What You'll Do

• Oversee quality control of registry data, provide support with state and national data submissions and update policies and procedures as needed.
• Provide ongoing training for current team members, onboard new team members, supervise practicum students and oversee the externship program.
• Report to required committees to support the Novant Health Cancer Institute.
• Responsible for any combination of Cancer Registry functions including but not limited to general cancer registry activities such as case finding, abstracting, and follow-up as needed.

What We're Looking For

Required Education and Experience in Cancer Registry, Medical Records, Nursing, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Public Health, or Research.

• High School Diploma or GED, with 14 or more years’ experience with ODS, obtained prior to 2010.

• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree or 2 Year / Associate Degree, with 10 or more years’ experience with ODS.

• Graduate Degree, with 4 or more years’ experience with ODS.

Required Licensure/Certification: Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS).

• Additional Skills (required):
  • Advanced level of medical terminology.
  • Completion of Anatomy and Physiology.
  • Basis Statistics and Epidemiology.
  • Oncology Knowledge of the disease process to include standards of care for surgical, radiation, and system treatment regimens.
  • Knowledge of American College of Surgeons Cancer Program Standards, and coding principles of ICD0-3, AJCC TNM Staging, SEER Summary Staging, Solid Tumor Rules, and relevant state data collection manuals.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy with Medical Staff, Novant Departments, private physician practices, and non-Novant facilities to obtain patient information resolve staging or coding issues.
  • Expertise in training team members and mentoring students.
  • Knowledge and experience in the reporting requirements for state and national standard setters.
  • Experience in providing team member feedback.

• Additional Skills (preferred):
  • Experience with Electronic Registry Systems Inc. registry software, Epic, Webplus (NC Data Reporting portal), QPort (Commission on Cancer quality portal); working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, Teams).

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.