Cancer Registry Data Quality Specialist

Trinity Health; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Medical Center, part of Trinity Health, is seeking a Cancer Registry Specialist to analyze, abstract, maintain, and report cancer registry data, ensuring compliance with national and state standards. The role supports patient care, outcomes research, quality improvement, and accreditation efforts.

The ideal candidate will have cancer registry experience, strong data integrity focus, and dedication to improving oncology services and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 to 2 years of healthcare, medical records, oncology, cancer registry, or related experience.
• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential upon hire or within 30 months of employment.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, cancer staging, and treatment modalities.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and data management skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and registry software.

Responsibilities

• Abstract and analyze cancer cases.
• Maintain demographic, diagnostic, treatment, staging, and outcome data.
• Ensure compliance with CoC, NCDB, SEER, ISCR, and Loyola guidelines.
• Maintain productivity averaging 4–6 abstracted cases per day.
• Conduct monthly and annual follow-up activities for analytic cancer cases.
• Submit reportable cancer cases to the Illinois State Cancer Registry.
• Support quality improvement, research, and accreditation activities.
• Identify reportable cancer cases during casefinding and ensure data completeness.
• Promote service excellence and foster teamwork and patient-centered care.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data management

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or equivalent education and experience

RHIT/RHIA credential or eligible

Tools

Electronic health records

Registry software

Job description

Loyola University Medical Center, part of Trinity Health, is seeking a Cancer Registry Specialist to analyze, abstract, maintain, and report cancer registry data, ensuring compliance with national and state standards. The role supports patient care, outcomes research, quality improvement, and accreditation efforts.

The ideal candidate will have cancer registry experience, strong data integrity focus, and dedication to improving oncology services and patient outcomes.