Remote Senior Tumor Registrar & Registry Lead

Baystate Health; Rhode Island; Remote; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking an experienced Senior Tumor Registrar to join the Baystate Regional Cancer Program in Springfield, MA. The role centers on maintaining the accuracy of cancer registry data to support patient outcomes, clinical research, quality improvement, and regulatory reporting.

You will review medical records, abstract cancer data, and coordinate special studies while ensuring compliance with Massachusetts state requirements and American College of Surgeons standards.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• CTR certification current and maintained.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• COC Accreditation experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and cancer data.
• Familiarity with federal and state research regulations.
• Proficient in medical databases and MS Word/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and abstract cancer-related information with a high level of accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain reporting to the Massachusetts State Cancer Registry in accordance with established procedures, state regulations, and American College of Surgeons standards.
• Conduct audits, special studies, and data analysis to support clinical research, patient outcomes, and Cancer Committee initiatives.
• Gather and update survival information for patients diagnosed and treated with cancer at Baystate Medical Center.
• Coordinate data collection, research study coordination, outcome measurements, and performance improvement indicators.
• Maintain the electronic Survey Application Record (SAR) required for American College of Surgeons certification.
• Assist with training and supervising tumor registry staff, assigning work, and monitoring performance.
• Work with investigators, research coordinators, physicians, and other staff to support cancer registry activities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Medical terminology

Data collection principles

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Associates degree

Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking an experienced Senior Tumor Registrar to join the Baystate Regional Cancer Program in Springfield, MA. The role centers on maintaining the accuracy of cancer registry data to support patient outcomes, clinical research, quality improvement, and regulatory reporting.

You will review medical records, abstract cancer data, and coordinate special studies while ensuring compliance with Massachusetts state requirements and American College of Surgeons standards.