Oncology Data Registrar & Abstractor – Cancer Registry Expert

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking an organized Cancer Registry Specialist to review and abstract follow-up data and ensure accurate coding per ICD-O-3, AJCC, SEER, and FORDS standards. You will support quality assurance activities and maintain ACOS reference books while assisting in statistics and reporting for physicians.

The role requires data-driven attention, independent work, and strong verbal communication.

Qualifications

• CTR or RHIT preferred.
• Associate degree in healthcare field or cancer registry degree program.
• CTR certification must be obtained within three years from hire date.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills needed.
• Basic report-running skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and/or abstracts and collects follow-up data from CPN practices.
• Codes data using ICD-O-3, AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, SEER Summary Staging manual, and FORDS.
• Completes follow‑up for all living patients and performs case finding duties.
• Coordinates Oncology Quality Assurance activities. Ensures all activities meet ACOS guidelines.
• Ensures Quality control of data standards are met.
• Understands and helps maintain ten standard books from ACOS used for survey/program approval.
• Understands mechanics of running statistical reports and graphs for physicians.
• Provides back‑up for Cancer Conferences and is knowledgeable in AHEC procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Self-motivated

Independent worker

Basic report-running skills

Education

Associate degree in healthcare

Cancer Registry degree program

CTR Certification (within 3 years of hire)

Job description

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking an organized Cancer Registry Specialist to review and abstract follow-up data and ensure accurate coding per ICD-O-3, AJCC, SEER, and FORDS standards. You will support quality assurance activities and maintain ACOS reference books while assisting in statistics and reporting for physicians.

The role requires data-driven attention, independent work, and strong verbal communication.