HEALTH HYRE · 5 months ago
Certified Cancer Tumor Registrar Abstractor\/Oncology Data Abstractor
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expHEALTH HYRE is seeking Certified Tumor Registrars (CTR) to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Cancer Registry Program. This role involves ensuring accurate and complete oncology data abstraction while adhering to various standards and conducting quality control reviews.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform casefinding and abstracting for malignant and reportable benign tumors using VA-approved sources (pathology, imaging, clinical documentation)
Code and stage cases using AJCC 8th edition, ICD-O-3, NAACCR v23/24+, and Solid Tumor Rules
Enter and validate data in OncoTraX (current VA registry platform) and transition to KACI – NeuralFrame when implemented
Conduct follow-up activities to maintain survival and outcome data per VA and CoC standards
Participate in quality control reviews, resolve edits, and support NCDB and state submissions
Collaborate with VA registry leadership to maintain CoC accreditation and meet reporting deadlines
Qualification
Required
NCRA - Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification, (Previously -Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential (active and in good standing)
2+ years recent experience in cancer registry abstracting and casefinding
Proficiency with AJCC 8th edition staging, ICD‑O‑3, NAACCR standards, Solid Tumor Rules, STORE manual
Strong understanding of CoC/NCDB and state/NPCR reporting requirements
Ability to meet productivity and quality benchmarks in a remote, metrics‑driven environment
HIPAA compliance and commitment to data security
Secure high‑speed internet and compliant remote workstation
Ability to complete VA onboarding, background checks, and federal suitability requirements
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)
Preferred
Experience supporting CoC accreditation and VA or federal health systems
Familiarity with registry software (OncoTraX, KACI, METRIQ, CNExT, etc.) – training provided if not experienced
NCRA, AHIMA/HIM credentials (RHIT/RHIA) or related degree in HIM, Oncology, or Public Health
Benefits
Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage
Medical Coverage: Multiple nationwide and regional options, including HMO, PPO, and HDHP plans, with access to 24/7 telemedicine and wellness programs.
Dental & Vision Insurance: Preventive, basic, and major dental services, plus vision exams, frames, and contact lenses.
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax savings for healthcare expenses.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, legal consultations, and work-life balance.
Financial Wellbeing
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching.
Financial Coaching: Budgeting tools and financial planning support.
Commuter Benefits & Adoption Assistance: Savings on mass transit and reimbursement for eligible adoption expenses.
Work-Life Balance & Professional Growth
PTO
Paid Holidays
Sick Time
Training & Development: Access to on-demand courses and professional growth programs.
Additional Perks
MarketPlace⢠Perks at Work: Discounts on fitness, nutrition, travel, and childcare.
Community Online Academy: Free wellness and professional development courses.
Company
HEALTH HYRE
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase