Cancer Registry Data Specialist – Precision & Compliance

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

Job summary

Tampa General Cancer Institute seeks a Cancer Registrar I to ensure complete and accurate cancer data abstraction in line with ACS and FCDS requirements. You will perform case finding, abstract eligible cases, and maintain follow-up information to support accreditation and rapid reporting.

The role involves reviewing records, maintaining accuracy, and assisting with data requests while upholding registry standards and continuing education for credentials.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cancer registry abstracting, case finding, and patient follow-up.
• Familiarity with state, federal, and accrediting standards (NCRA, CoC, FCDS, NAACCR).
• Ability to interpret diagnoses and analyze medical records for registry data.

Responsibilities

• Abstract cancer data per state, federal, and accrediting requirements.
• Review edits, resolve errors, and maintain quarterly accuracy ≥90%.
• Meet productivity standards in Cancer Registry policies and procedures.
• Review records to identify reportable cancer cases.
• Classify cases as analytic or nonanalytic per registry rules.
• Maintain case-finding accuracy and productivity standards.
• Support timely submissions to the Florida Cancer Data System and reports.
• Document RCRS and NCDB measures within abstracts.
• Apply registry standards to assigned work and keep manuals updated.
• Complete continuing education to maintain credentials.

Skills

Cancer registry knowledge

Epic EMR proficiency

Data-entry skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree (Health Information / related field)

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Tampa General Cancer Institute seeks a Cancer Registrar I to ensure complete and accurate cancer data abstraction in line with ACS and FCDS requirements. You will perform case finding, abstract eligible cases, and maintain follow-up information to support accreditation and rapid reporting.

The role involves reviewing records, maintaining accuracy, and assisting with data requests while upholding registry standards and continuing education for credentials.