Cancer Registrar (PN 20013671)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is seeking a Cancer Registrar to review, analyze, code, and enter cancer incidence data into the state registry. This role involves determining case reportability using cancer registry rules and medical information, checking incoming reports for completeness and accuracy, and resolving data discrepancies. The Cancer Registrar will abstract and code hardcopy submissions, consolidate multiple reports into unified case records, and maintain compliance with HIPAA and all privacy requirements. Additionally, the position provides technical assistance to reporting facilities to resolve documentation or coding issues, links registry data with Vital Statistics death records to identify missing cases, and conducts quality assurance checks to ensure data meets national registry standards. The role also supports registry operations, process improvements, training materials, and special projects. This position requires the ability to be in person at the ODH building in Columbus, OH at least one day per month.

Requirements

• 18 months of experience in review, edit, coding & classifying of cancer data.
• 1 course or 3 months of experience in operation of word processing equipment or personal computer using basic word processing techniques & data entry.
• Completion of associates core program in Health Information Management.
• Ability to be in person at the ODH building in Columbus, OH at least one day/month.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Tumor Registrar/Oncology Data Specialist Certification
• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician or Registered Health Information Administrator
• Associates or advanced degree in Health Information Management or other healthcare related field
• Experience in use of registry-specific technical materials (e.g., North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, American Association for Cancer Research, Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards, American Joint Committee on Cancer Staging Manuals)
• Experience working in a cancer registry
• Experience working with cancer registry computer software (e.g., Registry Plus Software System, Health Level 7[HL7] Integration Software)
• Coursework in Anatomy or Physiology
• Experience providing technical assistance or training
• Experience writing instructional/educational materials

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, code, and enter cancer incidence data into the state registry.
• Determine case reportability using cancer registry rules and medical information.
• Check incoming reports for completeness and accuracy; resolve data discrepancies.
• Abstract and code hardcopy submissions and consolidate multiple reports into unified case records.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and all privacy requirements.
• Provide technical assistance to reporting facilities to resolve documentation or coding issues.
• Link registry data with Vital Statistics death records to identify missing cases.
• Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure data meets national registry standards (e.g., NAACCR, NPCR, SEER, AJCC).
• Support registry operations, process improvements, training materials, and special projects.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree