Registrar – Cancer Registry

Tenet Healthcare

Registrar role in Cancer Registry, requires certification and competency in ICD-O coding. Training position with comprehensive benefits at Baptist Health System.

Posted 7/8/2026part-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $22 - $34 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates competency in Cancer Information Management, including casefinding, abstracting, and coding practices. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and committed to obtaining CTR certification within the required timeframe.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cancer Registry ExperienceICD-O CodingCertified Tumor Registrar (CTR)Microsoft Office SuiteAmerican College of Surgeons Standards

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Hard Skills

CasefindingAbstractingICD-O CodingCollaborative StagingAJCC StagingMultiple Primary Coding RulesSuspense ManagementFORDSTexas Cancer Registry ReportingNational Cancer Data Base Reporting

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT)Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Industry Keywords

Cancer Information ManagementHealth Information ManagementCancer ConferencesNCRA Accredited ProgramCommission on Cancer Program Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

A training position which requires enrollment in a Cancer Information Management Program with expected completion within 18 months of hire and attainment of CTR credentials.
Demonstrates incremental understanding and competency in follow-up, casefinding, suspense, and abstracting.
Demonstrates progressive competency in ICD-O coding, FORDS, Collaborative Staging, AJCC Staging, Multiple Primary & Histology Coding Rules, and Texas Cancer Registry and National Cancer Data Base reporting requirements.
Demonstrates basic understanding of American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Program Standards.
Meets all internal and external training targets.
Assists in the coordination of cancer conferences.
Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree in Allied Health related field from an accredited school with evidence of enrollment in a National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) Cancer Information Management accredited program
1 year in Cancer Registry, Health Information Management or other Allied Health field.
Must possess basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
2 years of cancer registry experience is preferred
Must obtain Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification within 18 months of hire or transfer into department or position
Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance