Certified Cancer Registrar

About the role

Performs accurate, consistent, and complete abstracting of patient records. Conducts quality analysis of records to ensure compliance with CAP protocols, AJCC staging, and ACOS requirements. Queries database and creates reports on requested subsets of cancer patient data.

Responsibilities

• Review pathology reports and ensure accurate AJCC cancer staging documentation, CAP protocols, and physician-completed staging forms.
• Abstract and maintain cancer registry data using industry standards and coding systems, including AJCC, ICD-O, SEER, Collaborative Staging, and Facility Registry Data Standards.
• Submit accurate and timely cancer data to the National Cancer Database (NCDB) and State Tumor Registry, and prepare monthly departmental statistics.
• Perform monthly quality assurance audits for Radiation Oncology, chemotherapy, and diagnostic data to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in multidisciplinary Tumor Board conferences, documenting discussions, treatment recommendations, and patient care decisions.
• Support American College of Surgeons (ACOS)/Commission on Cancer accreditation efforts by maintaining knowledge of standards and ensuring compliance.
• Aid in daily Cancer Registry operations and provide coverage in the absence of the Oncology Program Manager.
• Engage in community outreach, cancer education, screening events, and support programs.
• Promote a positive, collaborative work environment through teamwork, professionalism, and excellent communication.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• General Studies; Associate Degree in Health Science or related field preferred
• Certified Cancer Registrar
• 2+ years Cancer Registry experience

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• AJCC and Seer Staging ICO-3 manual
• Collaborative Staging
• Multiple Primary Histology Manual and COC FORDS manual
• Working knowledge of ACOS requirements
• Knowledge of Cancer data software systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Strong investigative and analytical skills with detail orientation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to function as a self-paced individual

Skills

• Knowledge of ACOS requirements

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Pay

$26.55 - $39.85

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.