Cancer Registrar

Generate accurate and timely registry data as part of the Registry Services unit of Health Information Management. Customers served include HIM department, Cancer Program Manager, Cancer Registrars, Physicians, Physician offices, Administration, and accrediting agencies. Provide complete registry data and information for Tumor, Congenital Anomaly, Stroke, Orthopedic, and Occupational Lung Registries.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical chart review and abstraction for disease-based registries.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry and management for multiple registries (Tumor, Congenital Anomaly, Stroke, Orthopedic, Occupational Lung).
• Support the HIM department, Cancer Program Manager, physicians, and accrediting agencies with registry data and information.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in RHIT or associated degree in another allied health field.
• Two years’ experience in a disease-based registry.
• Clinical chart review and abstraction experience.
• Microsoft Word and Excel experience.
• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Candidates must meet education and experience prerequisites to sit for the 250-question CTR exam, including:
  • NCRA-accredited associate’s degree, or
  • NCRA-accredited certificate with an associate’s degree, plus completion of a 160-hour practicum at a cancer registry, or
  • Minimum of an associate’s degree with two semesters of coursework in human anatomy, plus 1,950+ hours of cancer registry work experience.

Preferred:

• Five years’ experience in Cancer Registry, Trauma Registry, Stroke, Orthopedic, or Bariatric Registry.
• Statistical knowledge.
• Database, data entry, and/or database management experience.
• Minimum one year of experience in a hospital surgery department, surgery clinic, clinical research, or medical records.
• RHIA, RHIT, LPN, LVN, RN, or BSN certification.

Pay

$25.27 - $37.90 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

• Primary Work Shift: Day
• Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits

• A Culture of Connection: Engagement Councils, peer recognition, team events (trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, staff choir, seasonal celebrations), and initiatives like "Walk in my Shoes" for senior leaders.
• Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire (for employees working 24+ hours/week).
  • Flexible plan options and coverage tiers.
  • Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons.
  • Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal services, identity theft protection.
• Well-Being & Financial Security:
  • PTO accrual starting day one.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Access to financial advisors.
  • Up to $400/year in wellness rewards.
  • 24/7 EAP counseling and virtual mental health support.
  • Food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
• Growth That Moves with You:
  • Access to 100,000+ online courses and leadership programs.
  • Tuition reimbursement and clinical ladders.
  • Internal mobility opportunities.
  • Continuous compensation reviews for market competitiveness and internal equity.
• A Place to Call Home: Located in New York’s Southern Tier, offering four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, and proximity to the Finger Lakes, Catskills, and major Northeast cities.

About the Organization

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier. It comprises four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS serves two-thirds of the region’s population, generates $1.3 billion in annual economic impact, and employs over 6,300 staff and providers. Guided by values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation, UHS is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves.