State Licensed Cancer Registrar

Job Summary

Supporting cancer registry operations, the full-time State Licensed Cancer Registrar will perform cancer casefinding, abstraction, and data quality activities using VA-approved software, ensuring accurate and timely reporting in compliance with various standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform cancer casefinding and abstraction of oncology cases into VHA-approved cancer registry software
• Ensure registry data meets reporting requirements for VA Central Cancer Registry and other regulatory bodies
• Maintain patient follow-up information and correct data issues within specified timelines

Required qualifications

• Current State License as a Cancer Registrar
• Experience with NAACCR, SEER, and AJCC coding guidelines
• Proficiency in using cancer registry software
• Knowledge of privacy regulations including the Privacy Act of 1974
• Ability to participate in quality assurance reviews and maintain data integrity