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Cancer Registrar roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree in health information management or a related field. Most sponsoring employers are hospital systems and cancer centers that file LCAs through DOL before submitting your I-129 petition to USCIS.
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JR-5205
Location:
21 27 Burlington Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215
Category:
Health Info Svs/Records/Coding
Employment Type:
Full time
Work Location:
Remote: 100% off site
Salary/Pay Rate:
$73,100.00 - $80,700.00 per year
Overview
Under the direct supervision of the DF/BCC Associate Director, this position is primarily responsible for identifying, registering, and abstracting patients with cancer. This includes reviewing and analyzing hospital records and other medical reports for relevant cancer data; determining and classifying demographics, primary site, histology, stage, and treatment on all cancer sites and performing annual patient follow-up as needed. Data collection will meet the standards of the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons, the Massachusetts State Cancer Registry, the New Hampshire State Cancer Registry, the DF/BCC Cancer Registry, Disease Centers, clinicians, researchers and administrators. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Responsibilities:
- Intermediate to advanced abstractor - abstracts complex cases
- Abstracts all cancer sites
- Complicated follow-up/recurrences/subsequent treatment
- CoC Cancer Registry related standards as necessary
- Ad hoc projects as necessary
- Case finding as necessary
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Ability to analyze multiple medical documents (including hospital records and computerized reports) to classify and code cancer data. Must be able to use skilled judgment to know when information is missing and how to look for information in another source and how to resolve conflicting information. Must have good attention to detail.
- Ability to work with various computer systems including Windows applications and networked systems for data collection and report production.
- Prefer experience with Elekta Metriq software and EPIC.
- Knowledge of International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-O); American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) Staging; Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER); and the Standards for Oncology Registry Entry (STORE) of the CoC is also preferred.
- Ability to work well with physicians, clinicians, researchers, administrative staff, and other cancer registrars to collect and report cancer data in the most efficient manner.
- Ability to tactfully work with others to correct errors.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- The position requires a high school diploma, with a bachelor’s degree optional. Candidates must have knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy/physiology, with college courses in these areas or equivalent experience preferred.
- Certification as an Oncology Data Specialist (formerly CTR) is required, along with data entry/computer skills.
- A minimum of two years of experience in abstracting complex cancer sites is also preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
PATIENT CONTACT:
None
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$73,100.00 - $80,700.00
Job Ref:
JR-5205
Location:
21 27 Burlington Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215
Category:
Health Info Svs/Records/Coding
Employment Type:
Full time
Work Location:
Remote: 100% off site
Salary/Pay Rate:
$73,100.00 - $80,700.00 per year
Overview
Under the direct supervision of the DF/BCC Associate Director, this position is primarily responsible for identifying, registering, and abstracting patients with cancer. This includes reviewing and analyzing hospital records and other medical reports for relevant cancer data; determining and classifying demographics, primary site, histology, stage, and treatment on all cancer sites and performing annual patient follow-up as needed. Data collection will meet the standards of the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons, the Massachusetts State Cancer Registry, the New Hampshire State Cancer Registry, the DF/BCC Cancer Registry, Disease Centers, clinicians, researchers and administrators. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Responsibilities:
- Intermediate to advanced abstractor - abstracts complex cases
- Abstracts all cancer sites
- Complicated follow-up/recurrences/subsequent treatment
- CoC Cancer Registry related standards as necessary
- Ad hoc projects as necessary
- Case finding as necessary
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Ability to analyze multiple medical documents (including hospital records and computerized reports) to classify and code cancer data. Must be able to use skilled judgment to know when information is missing and how to look for information in another source and how to resolve conflicting information. Must have good attention to detail.
- Ability to work with various computer systems including Windows applications and networked systems for data collection and report production.
- Prefer experience with Elekta Metriq software and EPIC.
- Knowledge of International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-O); American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) Staging; Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER); and the Standards for Oncology Registry Entry (STORE) of the CoC is also preferred.
- Ability to work well with physicians, clinicians, researchers, administrative staff, and other cancer registrars to collect and report cancer data in the most efficient manner.
- Ability to tactfully work with others to correct errors.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- The position requires a high school diploma, with a bachelor’s degree optional. Candidates must have knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy/physiology, with college courses in these areas or equivalent experience preferred.
- Certification as an Oncology Data Specialist (formerly CTR) is required, along with data entry/computer skills.
- A minimum of two years of experience in abstracting complex cancer sites is also preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
PATIENT CONTACT:
None
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$73,100.00 - $80,700.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Cancer Registrar
Verify your CTR credential before applying
USCIS adjudicators scrutinize whether Cancer Registrar roles meet the specialty occupation standard. Holding a Certified Tumor Registrar credential from NCRA strengthens your petition by demonstrating the role requires specialized theoretical knowledge, not just on-the-job training.
Target NCI-designated cancer centers first
NCI-designated cancer centers and large academic medical systems file H-1B petitions most consistently for registry staff. Their compliance teams are already familiar with the LCA and I-129 process, which reduces delays caused by employer inexperience.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Cancer Registrar openings on Migrate Mate by employers with confirmed H-1B filing history. This surfaces hospital systems that have actually sponsored this role, not just employers who list visa sponsorship as a checkbox on job postings.
Pull the prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Look up the SOC code 29-2099 wage level for your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer call. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage, so knowing Level II versus Level III thresholds gives you a concrete floor to negotiate from.
Confirm the employer files before the April 1 deadline
H-1B petitions for October 1 start dates must be filed by April 1 after lottery selection. Ask your prospective employer during the offer stage whether they use premium processing and who handles their immigration filings, so you aren't caught without status if they miss the window.
Request a cap-exempt filing if the hospital qualifies
Hospitals affiliated with a university or nonprofit research institution may qualify as cap-exempt employers, meaning your H-1B petition bypasses the lottery entirely. Ask HR directly whether their entity holds cap-exempt status under INA Section 214(g)(5)(A) before assuming you need to wait for April registration.
H-1B Visa Cancer Registrar: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cancer Registrar role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Cancer Registrar positions typically qualify because USCIS requires the role to normally demand at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty. Employers strengthen the petition by documenting that the position requires health information management, oncology data science, or a closely related degree field, and by noting that the CTR credential is standard in the industry.
Which employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Cancer Registrars?
NCI-designated cancer centers, academic medical centers, and large multi-hospital health systems are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for registry roles. Smaller community hospitals sponsor less frequently because their legal and compliance teams handle fewer immigration filings. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
How does the DOL prevailing wage apply to Cancer Registrar H-1B petitions?
Before filing your I-129 petition, your employer must obtain a certified LCA from DOL confirming the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the Cancer Registrar SOC code in your geographic area. You can look up current prevailing wage levels by metro area using the OFLC Wage Search. The wage level assigned, typically Level II or III, affects both your offer and the LCA.
Can a Cancer Registrar change employers mid-H-1B without losing status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as that employer files a new I-129 petition on your behalf, provided your current H-1B was previously approved and you haven't violated status. You don't need to wait for USCIS to approve the new petition before starting, as long as it's filed while you're in valid status.
Does the CTR credential affect H-1B approval odds for Cancer Registrar roles?
Holding a Certified Tumor Registrar credential from NCRA materially strengthens the specialty occupation argument in your H-1B petition. USCIS may issue an RFE if the employer's job description doesn't clearly require a specific degree field. The CTR, combined with a job description that ties duties to health information science or oncology informatics, reduces that risk considerably.