Cancer Registrar
Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases.
At a Glance
Cancer Registrar. Typical education: Associate degree. Experience: 1–2 years. Top skills: Confidentiality, Cancer Registry, Data Collection.
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Associate degree
1–2 years
1
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
Median Wage
$67,310/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+14.7%
Education
Associate's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (23)
Cancer Registry
Data Collection
Demography
Managed Care
Radiation Therapy
Patient Rights
Medical Records
Cytology
Physician Management
Medicare Compliance
Data Entry
Community Outreach
Simple Random Sample
Process Improvement
Cancer Screening
Environment Health And Safety
Inventory Staging
Data Capture
Health Risk Assessments
Morphology
Social History Records
Sentinel Events
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Common Skills (5)
Certifications (2)
Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP)
Certified Tumor Registrar
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