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Montage Health · 3 months ago

Cancer Registrar Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) - Onsite

Monterey, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$35.93/hr - $48.06/hr

2+ years exp

Montage Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Cancer Registrar Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) to manage and analyze clinical cancer information. The role involves data management, compliance with reporting standards, and coordination of tumor board conferences, all aimed at improving cancer care and outcomes.

Health CareNon ProfitPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Collect, interpret, and document comprehensive cancer-related data from patient records, including diagnosis, staging, treatment, and follow-up information

Maintain accurate and timely data entry into cancer registry databases using appropriate software (e.g., Cancer Registry software systems like OncoLog)

Ensure compliance with national and state reporting requirements, submit timely data to central cancer registries

Participate in data quality reviews, audits, and cancer program activities, ensuring the integrity of the cancer registry data

Coordinate long-term follow-up of patients for survival analysis and ongoing reporting

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

Qualification

Oncology Data Specialist certificationCancer registry softwareData managementCase abstractionQuality assuranceCompliance reportingFollow-up coordinationTumor board coordinationMedical terminology

Required

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