About the position
The Certified Tumor Registrar position is a fully remote role that requires a dedicated professional to manage and maintain cancer registry data. The successful candidate will be responsible for abstracting cancer cases, ensuring compliance with various regulations, and maintaining high accuracy in data entry. This role is critical in supporting the hospital's cancer program and ensuring that all data collected meets the standards set by federal and state agencies, as well as accreditation bodies. The position is contract-based, lasting for 13 weeks, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week, and offers a competitive pay rate of $42 per hour. As a Certified Tumor Registrar, you will utilize your extensive knowledge of cancer registry operations, tumor nomenclature, and classification systems to accurately record and analyze cancer data. You will be expected to work independently, demonstrating strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of the cancer disease process. The role requires familiarity with computerized database analysis and data processing, particularly with applications like CNExT. You will also need to stay updated on the latest regulations and guidelines from the Federal Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) and the California Cancer Registry. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong background in health or biology, who possess the necessary certifications and have significant experience in a hospital or centralized cancer registry setting. The ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in data abstraction is essential, as is the capacity to work effectively in a remote environment.
Responsibilities
- Abstract cancer cases without supervision
- Maintain at least a 98% accuracy rate in data entry
- Ensure compliance with Federal SEER regulations and California Cancer Registry laws
- Utilize computerized database analysis and data processing applications
- Stay updated on accreditation rules and regulations from the American College of Surgeons and Commission on Cancer
- Support the hospital's cancer program through accurate data management
Requirements
- Certified Oncology Data Specialist-Certified (ODS-C)
- Associate degree in Health/Biology or related field
- Bachelor's degree in Health/Biology preferred
- 5+ years of experience working in a hospital or centralized cancer registry
- Extensive knowledge of cancer registry operations and tumor nomenclature
- Strong medical background in cancer disease processes
- Knowledge of computerized database analysis and data processing
