Job Details

Position Title: Cancer Registrar (ODS-C)

Duration: 1 year contract, annual extensions upto 5 years

Location: 100% Remote

Shift: Open to Full Time and Part Time

Position Overview

Medasource is supporting a Cancer Registry initiative with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This project supports backlog reduction and ongoing annual cancer case ascertainment, abstraction, and surveillance for Veterans nationwide.

We are seeking experienced, credentialed Oncology Data Specialists (ODS-C) to join a remote team responsible for accurately capturing, abstracting, and maintaining cancer registry data in accordance with federal and national standards.

This role will directly contribute to improving data quality and cancer outcomes within the VA system, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant reporting for oncology programs across the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform casefinding, abstraction, and follow-up for cancer cases according to VA, CoC, and NAACCR standards
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness across all assigned records
• Maintain oncology registry data using approved VA software and reporting systems
• Participate in quality assurance processes and data audits as required
• Support compliance with national data standards and accreditation requirements (CoC, AJCC, NCI-SEER, CDC)
• Collaborate with registry leadership to meet productivity and performance goals

Required Experience

• Active ODS-C certification through the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)
• 3+ years of experience as a Cancer Registrar, preferably within a hospital, federal, or large health system environment
• Proven ability to meet productivity and accuracy KPIs, including:
  • Average of 90 minutes per case
  • Minimum 90% data accuracy across case abstractions
• Strong understanding of VA, CoC, and federal data compliance requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently in a remote setting
• Ability to obtain a VA Security Clearance