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Cancer Registrar (ODS-C)Remote RoleFull-Time or Part-Time | 1-Year Contract (Potential Annual Extensions up to 5 Years)Compensation: $30-$35 per hourABOUT THE ROLEMedasource is supporting a Cancer Registry initiative with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), focused on backlog reduction and ongoing annual cancer case ascertainment, abstraction, and surveillance for Veterans nationwide. As an experienced, credentialed Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C), you will join a remote team responsible for accurately capturing, abstracting, and maintaining cancer registry data in accordance with federal and national standards. Your work 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. This is a 1-year contract position with the possibility of annual extensions for up to 5 years, offering both full-time and part-time opportunities.WHAT YOU'LL DOPerform casefinding, abstraction, and follow-up for cancer cases according to VA, CoC, and NAACCR standardsEnsure data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness across all assigned recordsMaintain oncology registry data using approved VA software and reporting systemsParticipate in quality assurance processes and data audits as requiredSupport compliance with national data standards and accreditation requirements (CoC, AJCC, NCI-SEER, CDC)Collaborate with registry leadership to meet productivity and performance goalsAdhere to federal and VA data security and confidentiality protocolsContribute to backlog reduction and ongoing annual cancer case ascertainment and surveillanceCommunicate effectively with team members and stakeholders in a remote environmentWHAT YOU BRINGActive ODS-C certification through the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)3+ years of experience as a Cancer Registrar, preferably in hospital, federal, or large health system settingsProven ability to meet productivity and accuracy KPIs, including an average of 90 minutes per case and a minimum of 90% data accuracy across case abstractionsStrong understanding of VA, CoC, and federal data compliance requirementsExcellent attention to detail and ability to work independently in a remote environmentAbility to obtain a VA Security Clearance