[Hiring] Cancer Registrar II @Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Role Description

As a Cancer Registrar II, you'll be an essential part of the mission at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK)—capturing and curating the critical data that drives lifesaving discoveries, informs treatment decisions, and shapes the future of oncology. Your expertise ensures the accuracy and integrity of MSK's cancer registry, directly supporting groundbreaking research and exceptional patient outcomes.

• Review electronic medical records to determine patient eligibility for inclusion in the Cancer Registry Database
• Abstract demographic, clinical, pathological, therapeutic, and epidemiologic data per established standards (ACoS/CoC, SEER, AJCC, NYS DOH)
• Accession all reportable malignancies and "reportable by agreement" tumors within required regulatory timeframes
• Assign appropriate case status and analyze complete patient medical records using current oncology data standards
• Enter accurate codes and text into the Metriq cancer registry software, including demographics, staging, treatment, recurrence, and disease status
• Complete an average of 8 full case equivalents per day
• Ensure data quality through self-review, validation metafiles, and prompt correction of errors identified by QA coordinators
• Maintain high accuracy rates as measured by internal QA review and NYS DOH error reports
• Support special projects and priority cases as assigned by the Registry Manager

Qualifications

• Current Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification or Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification
• 4+ years of current experience abstracting cases in an accredited facility
• Associate's degree or certified vocational training with 7–10 years of relevant experience preferred; bachelor's degree preferred
• At least 2 years of practical abstracting experience using DxYr2018 (or current) oncology coding
• Current hands-on experience with Metriq cancer registry software

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and malignancy disease processes
• Strong attention to detail and consistent accuracy in high-volume data abstraction
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, and internet-based research tools
• Ability to work autonomously, manage time effectively, and meet regulatory deadlines

Benefits

• Schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST, Monday - Friday
• Location: Remote - USA
• Pay Range: $35.59 - $55.18
• FSLA Status: Non-Exempt