*REMOTE* Certified Tumor Registrar

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

Job summary

The University of Virginia is seeking an oncology data specialist to provide essential cancer statistics and support cancer initiatives in accordance with health standards. This position involves clinical documentation abstraction, assists Cancer Committee planning, and additional responsibilities in the Cancer Registry area.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree in Allied Health preferred.
• Certified Tumor Registrar or Oncology Data Specialist required.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts clinical documentation on newly diagnosed or treated cancer patients.
• Assists with Cancer Committee planning and follow-up.
• Completes studies as requested by physicians and researchers.

Skills

Clinical documentation abstraction

Planning and organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in Allied Health

Job description

Provides basic cancer statistics and graphs to support 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 or 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.

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 may occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.