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Cancer Registry Support Specialist

3 months ago


Ithaca, United States Cayuga Health System Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. 


As part of the cancer registry, the Cancer Registry Specialist supports the hospital's mission to provide excellence in patient care and impacts cancer research, treatment, prevention, and screening programs. The Cancer Registry Support Specialist is a fully remote position responsible for performing various tasks within the cancer registry department including (but not limited to) assisting with case finding, follow-up activities, and accurately entering data into the cancer registry database. The Cancer Registry Support Specialist will work with the Cancer Registry Manager and/or team to learn and participate in additional duties of the cancer registry.


Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Case finding: assist with locating all internal and external sources of cancer-related patient encounters, including all cancer-related pathology and radiology reports; all radiation and medical oncology consults and treatment summaries; all inpatient admissions and outpatient encounters. Utilize all cancer related death certificates, all cancer conference case lists provided to the registry for inclusion and reporting by hospital-based physician practices.
  • Data quality assurance: Quality control of cancer registry data; visual review of abstracts, edit checks, continual review of processes to ensure accuracy, and reviews state/national data rules and regulations for program compliance.
  • Follow-Up: Perform and maintain complete and accurate follow-up on analytical cancer cases within the registry database in accordance with CoC standards. Utilize resources available in addition to reaching out to outside sources, as needed, for necessary information.
  • Assist with multidisciplinary cancer case conference preparation, documentation, and tracking.
  • Support the hospital's Cancer Program accreditation with strong cancer registry operations, creation of policies and procedures, utilization of NCBD quality tools and knowledge of the how all the standards support quality patient care.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • High School diploma required

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Associated degree preferred (preferably in the fields of Cancer Information Management and/or Health Information)
  • Minimum 1-2 years' experience in a healthcare setting, Oncology and/or cancer registry experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

  • Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., typing, use of computer and keyboard).


Location and Travel Requirements:

  • Remote

Pay Range Disclosure:

  • $26.00 to $33.00 per hour

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.


We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.


If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.



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