Cancer Registrar

The University of Kansas Health System

. Identify applicable reportable cases for abstract entry according to national and central registry requirements .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cancer case abstraction and registry management, ensuring compliance with Commission on Cancer standards and HIPAA regulations. Proficient in utilizing Epic and Cancer Registry software for accurate data entry and quality assurance.

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Certified Tumor RegistrarCancer Registry Software ExperienceQuality Assurance AuditingCase AbstractionHIPAA Compliance

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Hard Skills

Case AbstractionQuality Assurance AuditingData EntryPerformance ImprovementReport GenerationStatistical AnalysisPatient Follow-UpCompliance TrackingData ManagementCase Finding

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationDiscretionCollaborationAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Epic SoftwareCancer Registry SoftwareInfoview ReportsQuality Assurance Review Spreadsheet

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Tumor Registrar

Industry Keywords

Commission on Cancer StandardsCancer RegistryNCRAHIPAA RegulationsRQRSCP3R Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify applicable reportable cases for abstract entry according to national and central registry requirements
Abstract all analytic and non-analytic cases according to Commission on Cancer standards
Perform annual follow-up review on all active patients
Interact with patients and designated contacts professionally and discreetly
Maintain work records, policies, and procedures
Meet departmental quality, performance, and production standards
Run software edits to ensure quality and completion of required fields
Perform quality assurance/performance improvement auditing, tracking, and trending for the required 10% review of analytic cases
Work with physicians to ensure quality standards and correction processes are met
Serve as gatekeeper for case finding and distribute cases among registrars
Complete Missouri and Kansas edits monthly and ensure NCDB edits are accurate and timely
Run quarterly Infoview reports of staged cases and help maintain QA review spreadsheet calculations/formulas
Notify Manager and Supervisor of quarterly cases staged for Cancer Committee
Coordinate and track RQRS/CP3R studies and report progress to Cancer Registry staff and Cancer Committee
Submit cases accurately and on time
Contact physician offices when treatment information is missing from the medical record
Track cancer conference attendance and maintain the compliance reporting grid for the Cancer Committee

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates Degree in related field
High School Graduate
3 or more years experience as a registrar or abstracting
Certified Tumor Registrar - National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)
Epic and Cancer Registry software experience
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department
Must comply with HIPAA regulations
Preferred: Bachelors Degree in related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities