Job Description

Kettering Health Main Campus l Kettering l Full-time l Days

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Oncology Registrar II independently supports cancer program quality, and organizational initiatives by accurately interpreting, collecting, abstracting, coding, maintaining, and following oncology patient data in compliance with state, national, regulatory, and accreditation standards. This role supports all aspects of cancer registry operations, including casefinding, suspense file management, treatment updates, follow-up, quality assurance, data submissions to state and national reporting agencies, multidisciplinary cancer conference activities, quality improvement initiatives, and Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation efforts. The Oncology Registrar II ensures the integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and completeness of cancer registry data while supporting regulatory reporting, clinical research, organizational decision-making, and improved patient outcomes. Serves as a resource to team members by providing guidance on registry standards, coding, staging, and abstraction practices. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Required Education:

• Associate's degree in a healthcare field required with anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology coursework

Required Work Experience:

• Minimum one year experience in abstraction or oncology data management

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Active ODS (Oncology Data Specialist) Certification

Skills:

• Proficiency in cancer registry software and electronic health records (EHR), preferably Epic
• advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, oncology coding systems, staging, and cancer registry standards
• ability to independently interpret clinical documentation, abstract and validate complex oncology cases, and apply national coding and reporting guidelines
• strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• effective written and verbal communication skills
• ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA
• strong organizational and time management skills
• ability to lead or support quality initiatives, serve as a technical resource to peers, and work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Work Experience:

• Two years registry experience with 90% quality

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• RHIT/RHIA