QA & Systems Specialist, Cancer Registrar

MSK

QA Specialist for Cancer Registry at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ensuring quality assurance, managing submissions, and training staff to improve data outcomes.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $77,100 - $119,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform quality assurance reviews of abstracted cancer registry cases in accordance with MSK policies and oncology data standards
Develop, implement, and maintain quality control methods to ensure complete, accurate, and timely data collection
Conduct database edits and audits to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with reporting standards
Manage and execute required data submissions to state and national regulatory agencies
Analyze cancer registry data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for process improvement
Train and educate new and existing registry staff on oncology data standards, workflows, and daily operations
Provide subject matter expertise in oncology data abstraction, coding, and reporting
Support registry operations by assisting with workflow oversight, staff selection, and performance feedback
Serve as backup to the Cancer Registry Manager and assist with special projects and departmental initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C) credential, required
Associate’s degree or certified vocational training in Cancer Registry Management
Seven to ten years of tumor registry experience in an oncology or healthcare setting
Demonstrated experience with state and national cancer reporting requirements and regulatory submissions
Proficiency with tumor registry software, preferably Metriq, and reporting or query tools
Proficiency with office productivity applications such as MS Word, Excel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

quality assurancedata collectiondata accuracydata consistencydata compliancedata analysisoncology data abstractioncodingreporting

Soft Skills

trainingeducationworkflow oversightstaff selectionperformance feedback

Certifications

Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C)Associate’s degree in Cancer Registry Managementcertified vocational training in Cancer Registry Management