**REMOTE** Certified Tumor Registrar

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Cancer Registry Specialist to support vital cancer research initiatives. This role involves abstracting clinical documentation for newly diagnosed patients and assisting with planning and follow-up for the Cancer Committee. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to improving cancer prevention and control efforts. Join a team that values diversity and strives for excellence in patient care and research. If you are passionate about making a difference in the field of oncology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience preferred in cancer data management.
• Certification as Tumor Registrar or Oncology Data Specialist required.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts clinical documentation on newly diagnosed cancer patients.
• Assists with Cancer Committee Planning and Follow Up.
• Completes studies as requested by physicians and researchers.

Skills

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Allied Health

Job description

Provides basic cancer statistics and graphs and supports the research prevention and control initiatives according to the Virginia Department of Health, the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer standards, and the organizational priorities of the University of Virginia Health System.

• Abstracts clinical documentation on newly diagnosed/treated cancer patients.
• Assists with Cancer Committee Planning and Follow Up.
• Completes studies as requested by physicians and researchers.
• Performs additional duties within the Cancer Registry area as assigned by management.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $22.84 - $36.54 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent required. Associate’s Degree in Allied Health Preferred.
Experience: 2 years’ relevant experience preferred.
Licensure: Certified Tumor Registrar or Oncology Data Specialist through the National Cancer Registrar Association (NCRA) required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group, and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experience. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.