Cancer Registrar II
About Us
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Cancer Registrar II
- Review electronic medical records to determine patient eligibility for inclusion in the Cancer Registry Database
- Abstract demographic, clinical, pathological, therapeutic, and epidemiologic data per established standards (ACoS/CoC, SEER, AJCC, NYS DOH)
- Accomplish accession of all reportable malignancies and "reportable by agreement" tumors within required regulatory timeframes
- Assign appropriate case status and analyze complete patient medical records using current oncology data standards
- Enter accurate codes and text into the Metriq cancer registry software, including demographics, staging, treatment, recurrence, and disease status
- Complete an average of 8 full case equivalents per day
- Ensure data quality through self-review, validation metafiles, and prompt correction of errors identified by QA coordinators
- Maintain high accuracy rates as measured by internal QA review and NYS DOH error reports
- Support special projects and priority cases as assigned by the Registry Manager
Key Qualifications
- Current Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification or Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification
- 4+ years of current experience abstracting cases in an accredited facility
- Associate's degree or certified vocational training with 7–10 years of relevant experience preferred; bachelor's degree preferred
- At least 2 years of practical abstracting experience using DxYr2018 (or current) oncology coding
- Current hands-on experience with Metriq cancer registry software
Core Skills
- Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and malignancy disease processes
- Strong attention to detail and consistent accuracy in high-volume data abstraction
- Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, and internet-based research tools
- Ability to work autonomously, manage time effectively, and meet regulatory deadlines
Additional Information
- Schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST, Monday - Friday
- Reporting To: Manager II, Cancer Registry
- Location: Remote - USA
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Pay Range
$35.59 - $55.18 FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
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