UCSF Health
Assistant Director, Cancer Registry and Quality Reporting
UCSF Health, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Assistant Director, Cancer Registry and Quality Reporting
Assistant Director, Cancer Registry and Quality Reporting directs the administrative operations of the UCSF Cancer Registry and Quality Reporting. Oversees contract reporting of cancer cases for Children’s Oakland and leads, organizes, and delegates medical registry input and processes to the team. Develops and reports quality metrics and ensures compliance with mandatory state reporting requirements. Directs voluntary compliance with American College of Surgeons and Commission on Cancer standards, leads preparation of statistics for renewal of the NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center grant funding, and directs quality improvement initiatives at UCSF and across the UCSF JMH East Bay Cancer Network. Serves as the point of contact for deceased patients in the electronic medical record for the Cancer Center, is the System Owner for multiple servers specific to registry work, and serves on national boards and committees as a subject matter expert in cancer registry and population health reporting. Responsible for developing a pipeline of qualified registrars to ensure workforce sustainability.
Responsibilities
Direct administrative operations of the UCSF Cancer Registry and Quality Reporting.
Oversee contract reporting of cancer cases for Children’s Oakland.
Lead, organize, and delegate medical registry input and processes to the team.
Develop and report quality metrics and ensure compliance with state reporting requirements.
Direct voluntary compliance with American College of Surgeons and Commission on Cancer standards and lead preparation of statistics for NCI grant renewal.
Lead and direct quality improvement initiatives at UCSF and across the UCSF JMH East Bay Cancer Network.
Serve as point of contact for deceased patients in the electronic medical record for the Cancer Center.
Serve as System Owner for registry-specific servers and ensure IS‑3 compliance.
Serve on national boards and committees as a subject matter expert in cancer registry, population health reporting, and databases.
Develop a pipeline of qualified registrars to ensure workforce sustainability.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related/allied health area and/or equivalent experience or training.
At least 5‑7 years of experience managing a cancer registry, staff, and budget of comparable size to UCSF Cancer Registry.
Certified Oncology Data Specialist.
Academic knowledge and applied background in clinical specialty and clinical quality measures.
Maintenance of 10‑15 Continuing Education Units of direct cancer registry related training per year.
Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of clinical concepts to improve clinical registry data collection and analysis methodologies.
Expertise in current industry trends in clinical specialty and serves as an industry thought partner on clinical registry advancements.
Broad knowledge of department, organization, HR, and UC policies and processes; expert knowledge of relevant clinical registry industry federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others.
Effectively manages multiple important priorities with proven ability to make decisions based on objective facts and evidence.
Ability to organize division operations efficiently and improve program administrative processes, procedures, and systems.
Change‑management skill set to support integration of cancer registry data across the UC system and affiliate partners.
Advanced interpersonal skills to work collaboratively, coordinate, and integrate with others in clinical specialty program, clinical registry peers, researchers, and management.
Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify options for resolution.
Demonstrates sound judgment and innovative thinking to identify opportunities for cancer registry systems, processes, and application of data.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate through all mediums and with all groups.
Demonstrated abilities to listen actively, persuade, advise, and counsel internally and externally among health systems and registries.
Expert user of internal clinical information and documentation application programs.
Ability to serve as system owner, train clinical staff, troubleshoot issues, and recommend improvements in convenience and efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications N/A
About UCSF At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology, and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team and are consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide. UCSF Health offers a rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere, in an environment that allows continuous learning and professional growth.
Location & Benefits San Francisco, CA – Fully Remote; 8 hour days, Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Salary range: $118,300 – $268,900 (Annual Rate). For more information about total compensation and benefits visit:
UCSF Compensation & Benefits .
Equity & Inclusion UCSF is a diverse community that embraces collaboration, respect, integrity, and excellence. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
For the University of California’s affirmative action policy, please visit:
Affirmative Action Policy . For the University of California’s anti‑discrimination policy, please visit:
Anti‑Discrimination Policy .
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Responsibilities
Direct administrative operations of the UCSF Cancer Registry and Quality Reporting.
Oversee contract reporting of cancer cases for Children’s Oakland.
Lead, organize, and delegate medical registry input and processes to the team.
Develop and report quality metrics and ensure compliance with state reporting requirements.
Direct voluntary compliance with American College of Surgeons and Commission on Cancer standards and lead preparation of statistics for NCI grant renewal.
Lead and direct quality improvement initiatives at UCSF and across the UCSF JMH East Bay Cancer Network.
Serve as point of contact for deceased patients in the electronic medical record for the Cancer Center.
Serve as System Owner for registry-specific servers and ensure IS‑3 compliance.
Serve on national boards and committees as a subject matter expert in cancer registry, population health reporting, and databases.
Develop a pipeline of qualified registrars to ensure workforce sustainability.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related/allied health area and/or equivalent experience or training.
At least 5‑7 years of experience managing a cancer registry, staff, and budget of comparable size to UCSF Cancer Registry.
Certified Oncology Data Specialist.
Academic knowledge and applied background in clinical specialty and clinical quality measures.
Maintenance of 10‑15 Continuing Education Units of direct cancer registry related training per year.
Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of clinical concepts to improve clinical registry data collection and analysis methodologies.
Expertise in current industry trends in clinical specialty and serves as an industry thought partner on clinical registry advancements.
Broad knowledge of department, organization, HR, and UC policies and processes; expert knowledge of relevant clinical registry industry federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others.
Effectively manages multiple important priorities with proven ability to make decisions based on objective facts and evidence.
Ability to organize division operations efficiently and improve program administrative processes, procedures, and systems.
Change‑management skill set to support integration of cancer registry data across the UC system and affiliate partners.
Advanced interpersonal skills to work collaboratively, coordinate, and integrate with others in clinical specialty program, clinical registry peers, researchers, and management.
Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify options for resolution.
Demonstrates sound judgment and innovative thinking to identify opportunities for cancer registry systems, processes, and application of data.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate through all mediums and with all groups.
Demonstrated abilities to listen actively, persuade, advise, and counsel internally and externally among health systems and registries.
Expert user of internal clinical information and documentation application programs.
Ability to serve as system owner, train clinical staff, troubleshoot issues, and recommend improvements in convenience and efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications N/A
About UCSF At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology, and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team and are consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide. UCSF Health offers a rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere, in an environment that allows continuous learning and professional growth.
Location & Benefits San Francisco, CA – Fully Remote; 8 hour days, Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Salary range: $118,300 – $268,900 (Annual Rate). For more information about total compensation and benefits visit:
UCSF Compensation & Benefits .
Equity & Inclusion UCSF is a diverse community that embraces collaboration, respect, integrity, and excellence. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
For the University of California’s affirmative action policy, please visit:
Affirmative Action Policy . For the University of California’s anti‑discrimination policy, please visit:
Anti‑Discrimination Policy .
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