Certified Cancer Registrar - ODS - Full Time

Northeast Georgia Health System • Gainesville, GA

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About The Position

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary The Certified Cancer Registrar (CTR) plays a key role in advancing cancer care by ensuring accurate and timely collection of cancer data. This position is responsible for identifying and recording all cancer cases diagnosed and/or treated within the institution and maintaining the tumor registry database. The registrar reviews and verifies clinical information from patient records, monitors updates such as death data, and assures data accuracy and compliance with reporting standards. This role supports reporting requirements to agencies such as NCDB, SEER, GCTR, ACS, and ACoS, and prepares reports for the Cancer Committee, medical staff, and administration. The registrar also collaborates with clinicians to support tumor conferences and contributes to the hospital’s annual cancer program reporting.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• At least two years of medical experience with a clerical/administrative background
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, and data abstraction
• Proficiency with clerical tasks, computer applications, and data entry (50–60 wpm)
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential (or eligibility and willingness to obtain within 12 months)
• Associate’s degree with emphasis in science or nursing coursework
• Experience in cancer registry, oncology, or medical records management

Responsibilities

• Identify and record all cancer cases for inclusion in the tumor registry database.
• Review and abstract clinical information from patient medical records
• Maintain accuracy, completeness, and compliance with state and national registry standards.
• Submit required data to regulatory and accrediting organizations.
• Prepare reports for the Cancer Committee, medical staff, and administration.
• Support tumor conferences and interdisciplinary cancer care initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees