Tumor Registrar

GBMC HealthCare

Tumor Registrar responsible for data management and collaboration on cancer-related research at GBMC. Involvement includes coding, abstracting, and maintaining compliance with cancer registry standards.

Posted 7/3/2026part-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $41 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collects and retrieves data using a computerized cancer registry system and is responsible for case finding, abstracting, and follow-up of cases of malignant diseases diagnosed and treated at the medical center.
Reads and interprets medical information which is contained in medical records of cancer patients and codes topography and morphology of cancer cases.
Codes and abstracts data for entry into the cancer registry’s computer system.
Assists and collaborates with clinicians, epidemiologists and other researchers on cancer related studies and research projects; indicates the strengths and limitations of cancer registry data and provides guidance in the appropriate use of registry data.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to read and interpret medical information in order to code and classify malignant cases according to American College of Surgeons (ACOS) requirements
Ability to abstract information from patient medical records and histories in order to complete the data elements required of the cancer registry computer system.
Ability to operate a computer terminal in order to retrieve patient information and perform cancer registry inquiry tasks.
Ability to analyze and interpret cancer registry data for users of the cancer registry.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and generous paid time off
Free parking
Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC "if applicable"
Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center "if applicable"
Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data AbstractingCancer Case CodingMedical Information InterpretationData EntryCancer Registry Inquiry