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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, maintain, 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
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Assigned Work Hours:
Full Time, day shift Mon-Fri
Hybrid (partial remote)
Position Type:
Regular
Pay Range (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: $2.82Hourly Night Shift Differential: $4.23
Montage Health is a non-profit healthcare organization with deep roots in Monterey County dating back more than 90 years. Independent and locally owned, Montage Health was created by Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula to deliver exceptional care to more people. Centered at the hospital, the Montage Health network includes MoGo Urgent Care, Montage Wellness Centers, Montage Medical Group for primary and specialty care, Aspire Health Plan, and Ohana, the family-focused mental healthcare program for youth. Montage Health is continually investing in healthcare innovations to make the highest standard of care accessible to everyone in Monterey County.
