Cancer Registrar Oncology Data Specialist; ODS - Onsite

Overview

Onsite Position

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the Department Assistant Director and 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, and compliance with reporting standards. The ODS prepares abstracts, follow-up cases, and accession into the Registry for all oncology patients treated or diagnosed within Montage Health.

Completes oncology studies as requested by physicians and/or the Cancer Committee and the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer; prepares material for the Cancer Conferences (Tumor Boards) and CHOMP Cancer Committee meetings; and submits accurate data to the California State Cancer Registry and the National Cancer Database.

• 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 Onco Log).
• 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.

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.

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

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

Full Time

Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm and Friday’s 6:30am - 3:00pm

Regular

(based on years of applicable experience): $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