Remote Cancer Registry Abstractor II – Data Quality

Advocate Aurora Health; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Cancer Data Registrar to support the Cancer Data Services team. The role emphasizes data abstraction, accurate coding, and follow-up for oncology records, with a strong focus on quality and adherence to ACOS guidelines.

The position involves coordinating QA activities, maintaining data standards, and supporting cancer conference operations, while enabling efficient reporting to physicians and researchers.

Qualifications

• CTR or RHIT preferred; CTR must be obtained within three years of hire.
• Associate Degree in a healthcare field or graduate of Cancer Registry degree program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and abstract follow-up data from CPN practices.
• Code data using ICD-O-3, AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, SEER Summary Staging manual, and FORDS.
• Complete follow-up for all living patients and perform case finding duties.
• Coordinate Oncology Quality Assurance activities and ensure ACOS guidelines are met.
• Ensure quality control of data standards are maintained.
• Assist with ten standard books from ACOS used for survey/program approval.

Skills

Verbal communication

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree in healthcare

Cancer Registry degree program

CTR Certification required within 3 years

Tools

ICD-O-3 coding

AJCC Cancer Staging Manual

SEER Summary Staging manual

FORDS

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Cancer Data Registrar to support the Cancer Data Services team. The role emphasizes data abstraction, accurate coding, and follow-up for oncology records, with a strong focus on quality and adherence to ACOS guidelines.

The position involves coordinating QA activities, maintaining data standards, and supporting cancer conference operations, while enabling efficient reporting to physicians and researchers.