Senior Cancer Registrar

The University of Kansas Health System

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

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cancer registry operations, including case abstraction, quality assurance, and compliance with national standards. Proficient in utilizing cancer registry software and maintaining accurate records while ensuring patient confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA regulations.

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Certified Tumor RegistrarCancer Registry Software ExperienceQuality Assurance AuditingCase AbstractionHIPAA Regulations Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Case AbstractionQuality Assurance AuditingData TrackingPerformance ImprovementReport GenerationRecord EditingPatient InteractionCompliance ReportingData AnalysisCase Finding

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationDiscretionInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Epic SoftwareCancer Registry SoftwareInfoview ReportsQA Review Spreadsheet

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Tumor Registrar

Industry Keywords

Cancer RegistryCommission on Cancer StandardsNational Cancer Registrars AssociationHIPAA RegulationsRQRS/CP3R Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify applicable reportable cases for abstracting entry according to national and central cancer registry requirements
Abstract 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
Run software edits to ensure quality and completion of required fields
Perform ongoing quality assurance/performance improvement auditing, tracking, and trending for the required review of analytic cases
Work with physicians to meet quality standards and coordinate correction processes
Serve as the gatekeeper for case finding and distribute cases among registrars
Edit Missouri and Kansas records monthly and ensure NCDB edits are completed accurately and timely
Run quarterly Infoview reports of staged cases and maintain QA review spreadsheet calculations/formulas
Notify the Manager and Supervisor of quarterly cases staged for Cancer Committee
Coordinate and track RQRS/CP3R studies, reporting weekly progress to Cancer Registry staff and quarterly progress to the Cancer Committee
Submit cases accurately and on time
Contact physician offices when treatment information is unavailable in the medical record
Track attendance at cancer conferences and maintain the compliance reporting grid

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
Ability to interact with patients and designated contacts in a discreet and professional manner
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
Ability to meet departmental quality, performance, and production standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Employment contingent upon agreeing to the health-system dispute-resolution program and signing the agreement