Cancer Registry Administrator - Indianapolis, IN

STI; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

STI in Indianapolis, IN is hiring a Cancer Registry Administrator for a full-time, hybrid role (3 days onsite, 2 days remote). The position involves managing cancer registry data, death clearance, and responding to data requests from researchers and agencies.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and strong data-handling skills, with a preference for CTR certification and HIPAA knowledge; two years’ healthcare data experience is ideal. Office-based duties with standard software tools apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CTR or Oncology Data Specialist preferred.
• At least two years of data collection/healthcare data experience.
• Ability to learn new software and maintain accuracy.
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Files incoming cancer data reports from healthcare facilities.
• Conducts death clearance follow back (start in April).
• Conducts data pull for registry requests from researchers or national agencies.
• Updates cancer reporting healthcare facility contact information in SEER*DMS, Web Plus.
• Co-writes SOPs and helps standardize operations.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

HIPAA knowledge

Attention to detail

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Oncology CTR certification

Tools

SEER*DMS

Web Plus

Job description

Cancer Registry Administrator

Indianapolis, IN

Permanent

Physical Effort: Standard office work. This position is full time, 5 days a week, to accumulate no more than 37.5 hours a week (hybrid, 3 days a week from the office and 2 days a week remote).

Description

Cancer Registry Administrator is a full-time contract (permanent, not temporary) position, hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) at the state cancer registry.

Responsibilities

• Files incoming cancer data reports from healthcare facilities (electronically stores faxed, mailed information).
• Conducts death clearance follow back (detailed guidance and orientation will be provided, this task starts in April).
• Conducts data pull for virtually pooled registry requests from the research community or national agencies for approved studies (guidance and orientation will be provided).
• Updates cancer reporting healthcare facility contact information in software systems SEER*DMS, Web Plus.
• Participates in developing registry policies and procedures to standardize operations (co-write SOPs under guidance).

Job Requirements

Proficiency in using computers (Microsoft Enterprise - Word, Excel, Teams) and ability to quickly learn and use new software systems. Bachelor’s degree is required. High preference to those certified as an Oncology Data Specialist (formerly Certified Tumor Registrar, CTR) and/or work experience as a cancer registrar. Minimum two years of work experience in roles related to collecting and managing data in health care or health care administration. Ability to compose technically accurate correspondence and reports using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Ability to work independently. Ability to attend to detail and maintain accuracy and confidentiality. Teamwork skills. Knowledge of HIPAA compliance requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: No supervisory responsibilities will be required.

Difficulty of Work: Work involves standardized operations requiring application of pertinent agency policies, laws, and regulations to specific varying cases.

Responsibility: Incumbent works independently.

Personal Work Relationships: This individual will be expected to partner with agency personnel and related stakeholders' working towards completion of assigned functions. Exceptional customer service is provided to agency partners and/or the public.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a standard office environment.