Cancer Registrar

Closing Date

01/30/2026

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Regular

No

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health‑care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

• Health:
  Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement:
  Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at ask recruitment.

ICE | CASL CA Cancer Registry

The Cancer Registrar is a highly trained data management expert who is involved in managing, analyzing and interpreting clinical cancer information for the purpose of education, research and outcome measurement. CTRs utilize quantitative and qualitative decision making to identify all reportable cancer cases as well as to code each case accurately within 6 months of the first contact with a patient.

CTRs capture a complete summary of the history, diagnosis, treatment and disease status for every cancer patient. CTRs ensure timely, accurate and complete cancer data collection on all types of cancer diagnosed and/or treated within the UAMS system, while adhering to the standards of the American College of Surgeons (ACOS), Commission on Cancer (CoC). The data collected by the CTR includes in and out migration of the UAMS Health System for patients with cancer for treatment and services as well as identifying the top cancer sites served at the facility.

The CTR serves as a data subject matter expert and is responsible for bridging the gap between clinicians and statisticians. The Cancer Registry is a valuable resource for hospital and administrative planning, treatment planning, research and monitoring of patient outcomes. They use a fully integrated, multifunctional database comprised of demographic, diagnostic treatment and outcome information on all cancer patients with reportable disease, both analytic and non-analytic.

The Cancer Registry is a vital part of the NCI designation requirements for the UAMS Cancer Institute.

• Associates Degree in Health Information Management or related field plus two (2) years registry experience
• Applicant is within 30 days of completion of Cancer Registry required coursework from an accredited training program. A formal letter from the accredited program confirming current enrollment and expected completion date is required.
• Successful completion of two (2) semesters of college-level Anatomy…