Cancer Registry Data Specialist I

Cancer Center of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital's Cancer Institute seeks a Cancer Registrar I to ensure cancer data are abstracted completely and accurately in line with ACS and Florida requirements. You will perform case finding, abstract eligible cases, and maintain lifetime follow-up information while supporting tumor conferences, accreditation readiness, and rapid reporting obligations.

The role emphasizes data quality, adherence to standards, and collaboration with physicians and staff; requires an AA/AS degree and

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; cancer registry experience preferred.
• Minimum one year registry abstracting in a CoC-accredited facility.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and data-entry procedures.

Responsibilities

• Abstract cancer data including history, diagnosis, staging, and treatment following requirements.
• Review abstracts for accuracy; maintain quarterly 90% accuracy benchmark.
• Meet productivity standards per registry policies.
• Identify reportable cancer cases from pathology and clinical records.
• Support Florida Cancer Data System submissions and data requests.
• Maintain knowledge of CoC, FCDS, and NAACCR standards.
• Complete continuing education for ODS-C credentials.
• Renew FCDS Abstractor Code annually.

Skills

Cancer registry

Data entry

Epic EMR

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication

Education

AA/AS degree

Tools

Epic

Job description

Tampa General Hospital's Cancer Institute seeks a Cancer Registrar I to ensure cancer data are abstracted completely and accurately in line with ACS and Florida requirements. You will perform case finding, abstract eligible cases, and maintain lifetime follow-up information while supporting tumor conferences, accreditation readiness, and rapid reporting obligations.

The role emphasizes data quality, adherence to standards, and collaboration with physicians and staff; requires an AA/AS degree and