VA
Medical Records Technician Coordinator (Cancer Registrar)
Veterans Health AdministrationSan Francisco, CA · full time · Mid
$77,161 – $100,315
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This VA Medical Center role coordinates cancer registry operations and data reporting, managing case ascertainment, patient follow-up, and statistical reporting to meet federal cancer surveillance requirements. It suits someone with medical records knowledge who can work independently with clinical data, navigate complex compliance standards, and support multidisciplinary cancer care teams.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
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What they ask for
Required
- One year of experience with medical terminology and health records (six months in cancer registry work specifically)
- OR two years above high school plus 12 semester hours in health information technology or medical courses
- OR equivalent combination of experience and education
- U.S. citizenship (or demonstrated inability to recruit qualified citizens)
- English language proficiency in spoken and written form
- Knowledge of American College of Surgeons (ACoS) and facility cancer program requirements
- Ability to interpret and analyze registry data
- Ability to coordinate workflow and monitor data quality
- Ability to communicate across clinical disciplines