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Savista

Cancer Registry Educator

$75K - $85K/yr

Score at least 84% on Registry Abstractor pre-employment assessment * Pass QA Analyst pre ... Knowledge of and experience using the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries ...

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

$73K - $80K/yr

Intermediate to advanced abstractor - abstracts complex cases * Abstracts all cancer sites * Complicated follow-up/recurrences/subsequent treatment * CoC Cancer Registry related standards as ...

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.

$73K - $80K/yr

Intermediate to advanced abstractor - abstracts complex cases * Abstracts all cancer sites * Complicated follow-up/recurrences/subsequent treatment * CoC Cancer Registry related standards as ...

CommonSpirit Health

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Sr. Cancer Registry Tech, you will expertly lead the ... Ability to work independently and as a part of a team in a remote environment * Microsoft Word ...

Savista

Registry Associate

$24 - $27/hr

Submit data as required to the State Central Registry and National Cancer Data Base, if requested ... Remote Registry Associates must have high-speed internet access and experience with remote access ...

Cedars Sinai

Cancer Registrar (Remote)

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards (FORDS); American Joint Commission on Cancer (AJCC); Tumor, Nodes, Metastasis (TNM) & Collaborative Staging/Coding; and Surveillance of Epidemiology and End ...

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A Remote Cancer Registry Abstractor is a healthcare professional responsible for reviewing medical records and extracting key data related to cancer diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. This data is entered into cancer registries to support research, reporting, and compliance with state and national regulations. The role is performed remotely, requiring strong knowledge of oncology terminology, medical coding, and registry software. Abstractors help ensure accurate, high-quality data collection to support cancer surveillance and treatment advancements.

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Remote Cancer Registry Abstractors often face challenges such as interpreting complex medical records from various sources and ensuring absolute accuracy in data entry despite working independently. Adapting to evolving reporting standards and staying up to date with software or regulatory changes can also be demanding. Many organizations support their abstractors through ongoing training, regular team meetings, and access to knowledgeable supervisors for consultation. By actively participating in professional development and leveraging collaboration tools, abstractors can effectively manage these challenges while maintaining high data quality.

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To thrive as a Remote Cancer Registry Abstractor, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, oncology, and data abstraction—often supported by a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential and relevant healthcare experience. Familiarity with cancer registry software, electronic health records (EHRs), and compliance standards such as HIPAA are typically required. Strong attention to detail, self-motivation, and excellent written communication skills help individuals excel in this remote role. These skills ensure accurate data capture, regulatory compliance, and the ability to work effectively without direct supervision.

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ABSTRACTOR ASSO/I/II/III

ABSTRACTOR ASSO/I/II/III

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center

Tampa, FL • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Moffitt Cancer Center rating

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 92 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

70th of 870 rated healthcare providers

Job description

**REMOTE WORK allowed in the following states: AL,AZ,AR,GA,ID,IN,IA,KS,LA,MS,MO,MT,NC,OH,OK,SC,SD,TN,TX,UT,VA,WY

Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL is recruiting for a Cancer Registry Abstractor. For Florida residents and other select states, this full-time remote position offers a flexible work arrangement after successful completion of the 90-day introductory period. Position tiers may vary according to experience.  

The Cancer Registry department at Moffitt Cancer Center is dedicated to the provision of timely, complete data of the highest standards of quality. Abstractors are responsible for reviewing all available information and capturing a high-quality comprehensive data set in compliance with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACS/CoC), the Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS), and the business needs of the department. Responsible for abstracting demographic information, medical history, diagnostic findings, cancer management information, first course of treatment, and survival information from patients' medical records and other sources accurately into the Cancer Registry database.  

A successful candidate will possess: 

  • An Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) credential for all tiers 
  • A commitment to professionalism, high standards of quality, effective communication skills, and flexibility.
  • Thorough knowledge of state (FCDS) and national Cancer Registry data collection reporting requirements.
  • Accurate interpretation of the medical record including, but not limited to, operative, pathology, radiology, lab, and autopsy reports. 
  • Familiarity with abstracting processes, principles, and data standards.  
  • Familiarity with characteristics of diverse types of cancers, including typical disease progression, and relative prognoses, and national standards of care.
  • Knowledge of medical oncology terminology; proficiency with cancer registry databases, word processing software, and Windows-based operating systems; good judgment in prioritizing work to meet department goals, standards, and deadlines. 
  • Experience using database technology and EMR (Electronic Medical Record) system(s). 

Education and experience requirements per tier: 

***Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) Certification required

Abstractor Associate: 

HS (High School) Diploma with Course work in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology or equivalent experience in an allied health field required. 

Abstractor I: 

Associate’s degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Computer Science, or other related field PLUS 1 year of hospital-based cancer registry experience.   HS (High School) Diploma PLUS 3 years of hospital-based cancer registry experience may be considered in lieu of AA/AS Degree.  

 Abstractor II: 

Associate’s degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Computer Science, or other related field PLUS 3 years of hospital-based cancer registry experience.   HS (High School) Diploma PLUS 5 years of hospital-based cancer registry experience may be considered in lieu of AA/AS Degree. 

Abstractor III: 

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Computer Science, or other related field PLUS 6 years of hospital-based cancer registry experience.  AA/AS Degree PLUS  8 years OR HS (High School) Diploma with 10 additional years of hospital-based cancer registry experience in a CoC-approved program may be considered. 

Experience in a NCI Designated Cancer research facility and/or CoC-accredited program is a big PLUS. 

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