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State of South Carolina

Epidemiologist II-61005936

Cayce, SC · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... South Carolina Central Cancer Registry (SCCCR). This includes projects associated with data collection, quality, and data use. Performs routine statistical analyses using biostatistical ...

State of South Carolina

Epidemiologist II-61005936

Cayce, SC · On-site +1

$60K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... South Carolina Central Cancer Registry (SCCCR). This includes projects associated with data collection, quality, and data use. Performs routine statistical analyses using biostatistical ...

Rumford Hospital

Clinic RN - Infusion

Rumford, ME · On-site

$33 - $46.07/hr

The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit ... Reports to Clinical Manager for Oncology/Hematology and Cancer Registry Services. Qualifications 1. ...

Rumford Hospital

Clinic RN - Infusion

Rumford, ME · On-site

$33 - $46.07/hr

The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit ... Reports to Clinical Manager for Oncology/Hematology and Cancer Registry Services. Qualifications 1. ...

Prime Healthcare

Clinic RN - Infusion

Rumford, ME

$33 - $46.07/hr

The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit ... Reports to Clinical Manager for Oncology/Hematology and Cancer Registry Services. 1. Current and ...

Rumford Hospital

Clinic RN - Infusion

Rumford, ME

$33 - $46.07/hr

The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit ... Reports to Clinical Manager for Oncology/Hematology and Cancer Registry Services. Qualifications 1. ...

Prime Healthcare

Clinic RN - Infusion

Rumford, ME · On-site

$33 - $46.07/hr

The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit ... Reports to Clinical Manager for Oncology/Hematology and Cancer Registry Services. Qualifications

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for central cancer registry in the United States is $28.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $33.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the central cancer registry position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Central Cancer Registry role, you need a strong knowledge of medical terminology, cancer disease processes, and data management, often supported by experience in health information management and a certification such as Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR). Proficiency with cancer registry software, electronic health records (EHRs), and coding systems like ICD-O is typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills set top professionals apart in this role. These combined skills ensure accurate data collection, regulatory compliance, and meaningful cancer surveillance essential for research and patient care.

What is a central cancer registry?

A Central Cancer Registry job involves collecting, analyzing, and maintaining cancer data to support research, prevention, and treatment efforts. Professionals in this role ensure that data from hospitals, clinics, and laboratories is accurate and timely. They follow standardized coding and classification guidelines to track cancer cases and trends. This information helps public health organizations and researchers improve cancer outcomes and develop better policies.

What does a central cancer registry do?

Central Cancer Registry professionals are responsible for collecting, organizing, and maintaining comprehensive cancer data reported by healthcare providers. Their daily tasks often include abstracting detailed clinical information from patient records, coding data according to national standards, and ensuring data quality and integrity. Additionally, they may support data requests for research projects, participate in quality assurance activities, and collaborate with hospitals, clinicians, and public health officials. The role requires a balance of independent data work and ongoing communication with other healthcare professionals to guarantee the accuracy and completeness of cancer reporting.

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Infographic showing various Central Cancer Registry job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,107 per year, or $28.9 per hour.

Oncology Data Specialist - ODS

Lexington Medical Center

West Columbia, SC • On-site

$5.0K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 9 days ago

Lexington Medical Center rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 104 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

552nd of 1,059 rated hospitals

Job description

 
Cancer Programs
Full Time
AM Shift
A.M.

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 

Newly increased pay range

**Flexible hybird/remote schedule, must reside in South Carolina**

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.

Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state's first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer's care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Job Summary

Reviews the records of patients diagnosed, treated, or followed for cancer at Lexington Medical Center in order to collect diagnostic, prognostic, treatment, and survival data for the purpose of monitoring/analyzing cancer incidence, treatment, outcomes, performance improvement and subsequently assisting with administrative planning and marketing, support programs, and research activities. Interprets data for research projects. Compiles data for state and national databases.
Maintains oncology registry database in compliance with Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards, SEER federal guidelines and the South Carolina Central Cancer Registry (SCCCR).

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: Associate's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience: None
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): Associate's Degree can be substituted for a High School Diploma and 5 Years of Experience as a Cancer Registrar
Required Certifications/Licensure: Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) / Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) credential
Required Training: None

Essential Functions
  • Identify reportable neoplasms to be included in the registry as outlined by CoC standards.
  • Create suspense files for identified reportable neoplasms by abstracting information from the patient medical record to include demographic characteristics, history of neoplasm, primary site, histology, laterality, case finding source, location of diagnosis, managing physician, type of diagnostic confirmation and name of referring facility.
  • Perform oncology coding and abstraction of identified reportable neoplasms for inclusion in the registry database in compliance with standards set by the CoC, SEER, the SCCCR, the Lexington Medical Center Cancer Committee guidelines and departmental standards.
  • Document AJCC for cases abstracted into the registry database.
  • Collect survivorship data for all applicable newly-diagnosed cancer patients to include medical status, first recurrence, death and autopsy information from patient medical records or letters to provide end results information.
  • Qualitative analysis - Perform a comprehensive review of data entered for each patient to ensure the completion and accuracy of the greater than 300 required and supplemental data elements. 
  • Reviews (NAACCR), Rapid Cancer Reporting System (RCRS), National Cancer Data Base (NCDB) and state edits.
  • Act as a liaison with Radiology, Pathology, Oncology, Nurse Navigators and physicians in the scheduling of cases for weekly oncology conferences.
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Disseminate appropriate oncology conference information to appropriate departments via email, fax and/or hand delivery each week.
  • Ensure room and audiovisual equipment set up for weekly oncology conferences.
  • Serve as a resource for physicians needing assistance with completion of required on-line disclosures for CME and case presentation eligibility.
  • Attend and record minutes from oncology conferences each week and document the minutes and treatment recommendations in the registry database. Ensure that Cancer Conference grid is updated weekly.
  • Assist with Cancer Committee meetings as requested by Cancer Registry Manager.
  • Maintain competency and stay abreast of current literature and trends by participating in at least one cancer-related educational activity at the local, state, regional or national level in accordance with CoC standards.
  • Performs all other job related tasks as assigned by Cancer Registry Manager.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:

  • Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits 
  • Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one.  LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
  • Employer paid life insurance - equal to 1x salary
  • Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary 
  • Adoption assistance
  • LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.

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