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INTRODUCTION
It's more than a career, it's a calling.
WORKER TYPE:
Regular
JOB HIGHLIGHTS:
Make an impact behind the scenes of cancer care as a Cancer Registrar, advancing critical oncology data that supports treatment insights and outcomes. This fully remote role offers flexibility, autonomy, and a highly investigative work environment. Cancer Registrar certification (CTR/ODS) preferred.
PAY RANGE:
$45,739.20 - $68,619.20
PAY RATE TYPE:
Salary
SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
JOB SUMMARY:
Maintains and analyzes cancer incidence data.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Identifies and analyzes the history, diagnosis, treatment, disease status and survival data of cancer patients treated in the organization.
- Prepares and electronically submits required reporting information to the state cancer database.
- Collects data for patient care evaluations, protocol studies and conducting audits.
- Complies with all reporting requests and requirements.
- Abstracts accurately all required cancer related information into the electronic tumor registry system. Coordinates and maintains the long-term follow up process of data collection and input for all tumor registry patients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Associates degree in Applied Science or related field or equivalent education and experience.
Experience
Physical Requirements
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
None
DEPARTMENT:
8756010033 System Cancer Registry
WORK SHIFT:
Day Shift (United States of America)
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS:
40
BENEFITS:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
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Who's Hiring
- SSM Health1

- PeaceHealth1

- City of Hope1

- Adventist HealthCare1

- St. Luke's Hospital (MO)1

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Science & Research1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote cancer registrar jobs.
- Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential issued by the National Cancer Registrars Association
- Proficiency in cancer registry software such as MedLearn, METRIQ, or Rocky Mountain Cancer Data Systems
- Knowledge of ICD-O-3 coding, AJCC staging, and SEER summary staging guidelines
- Experience abstracting oncology cases from pathology, operative, and radiology reports
- Familiarity with state cancer reporting requirements and Commission on Cancer accreditation standards
- Associate or bachelor's degree in health information management or a related health sciences field
Tips for Your Remote Cancer Registrar Job Search
Highlight your CTR credential prominently
Put your Certified Tumor Registrar credential in your resume header, not buried in a certifications section. Hiring managers screen for CTR status first, and applicants without it front and center are often filtered out before a human reads the file.
Quantify your abstracting speed and accuracy
Employers want to know how many cases you abstract per day and your error rate on quality audits. Replace vague phrases like 'maintained registry database' with specific output numbers and any accuracy benchmarks you hit during internal or state audits.
Target roles by registry software you already know
Filter openings by the registry software named in the posting, such as MedLearn, Elekta METRIQ, or Rocky Mountain Cancer Data Systems. Matching your hands-on software experience to the listing language cuts screening time and strengthens your application immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cancer registrar openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a live abstracting or coding exercise
Many cancer registrar interviews include a timed abstracting exercise or a set of ICD-O-3 coding questions drawn from a sample pathology report. Review the current SEER summary staging manual and practice converting operative and pathology notes into AJCC stage before your interview.
Negotiate using state reporting volume as context
When discussing compensation, anchor the conversation to the complexity and volume of state reportable cases your target employer handles. A high-volume trauma center with multiple primary-site specialties requires different expertise than a community hospital, and that distinction supports a stronger starting offer.
Remote Cancer Registrar Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote cancer registrar job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote cancer registrar employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.
Which companies hire remote cancer registrars?
Companies hiring remote cancer registrars include SSM Health, PeaceHealth, and City of Hope, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote cancer registrar roles.
Can you get a remote cancer registrar job with no experience?
Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote cancer registrar openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.
Do you need a degree for remote cancer registrar jobs?
Not always. Many employers hire remote cancer registrars on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote cancer registrar roles.
Which industries hire the most remote cancer registrars?
Remote cancer registrar roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Science & Research, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire cancer registrars remotely most consistently.
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