Oncology Data Specialist – Cancer Registrar
Job Description
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
Saint Joseph Health System
Location: Mishawaka, IN
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.