The Cancer Registrar is responsible for managing, analyzing, and interpreting clinical cancer information for education, research, and outcomes measurement. This role identifies reportable cancer cases, abstracts and codes cancer data accurately, and maintains complete summaries of diagnosis, treatment, and disease status for each patient.
The position supports the UAMS Cancer Registry by ensuring timely, accurate, and complete cancer data collection in compliance with American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer standards, state regulations, and other applicable reporting requirements. The registrar also serves as a subject matter expert connecting clinicians, statisticians, and administrative stakeholders.
Minimum qualifications
- Associate's degree plus 2 years of cancer registry experience
- Current Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification from NCRA, or eligibility within 30 days of completing required cancer registry coursework
- Must successfully complete the ODS exam within 12 months of hire
- Knowledge of cancer registry principles, medical record policies, indexing, classification, staging systems, and medical terminology
- Experience abstracting and coding cancer-related data from computerized medical records and laboratory reports
- Ability to prepare accurate reports, follow policies and regulatory standards, analyze information, and manage multiple tasks
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
Preferred qualifications
- Two semesters of college-level Anatomy and Physiology
- Associate's degree in Health Information Management
- RHIA, RHIT, CPC, or CCS credentials
Benefits and perks
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Holiday, vacation, and sick leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents
- Retirement match up to 10%
- Basic life insurance up to $50,000
- Career training and educational opportunities
- Merchant discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus
Location
Arkansas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
3 weeks ago