Oncology Data Specialist – Cancer Registrar (Remote)

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Saint Joseph Health System Location: Fully Remote Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM No weekends or holidays required Position Summary Saint Joseph Health System is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-Certified) to join our Cancer Registry team. The Oncology Data Specialist is responsible for cancer case finding, abstracting, staging, follow-up, and maintaining accurate cancer registry data in accordance with Commission on Cancer (CoC), state, and national reporting standards. The majority of this role is dedicated to abstracting and case finding activities, ensuring complete and accurate oncology data collection to support patient care, quality improvement initiatives, regulatory reporting, and cancer program accreditation. Minimum Qualifications Education Associate degree in Health Information Management, Cancer Registry Management, Nursing, Allied Health, or a related healthcare field preferred; or Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Certification Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-Certified) / Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) required. Experience Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a Cancer Registry. Experience performing cancer case finding and abstracting newly diagnosed cancer cases. Knowledge of ICD-O coding and cancer staging methodologies. Experience utilizing electronic medical records and cancer registry software. Preferred Qualifications Three (3) or more years of experience abstracting newly diagnosed cancer cases. Experience in a Commission on Cancer (CoC)-accredited cancer program. Successful completion of an NCRA-approved Cancer Information Management or Cancer Registry curriculum. Knowledge of AJCC staging, SEER reporting requirements, and CoC accreditation standards. Experience with annual reporting, quality studies, and registry data analysis. Why Saint Joseph Health System? At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care. Perks & Benefits Day‑One Benefits (Medical & Dental) 403(b) with employer match Generous paid time off programs Career development & advancement pathways Tuition reimbursement Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employee referral rewards Perks & discount program Nursing Scholarship opportunities Our system includes: 254-bed acute-care hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center 58-bed acute-care hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center More than 85 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.