What is the Medical Records Technician (Cancer Registrar) role at Veterans Health Administration like?

I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Medical Records Technician (Cancer Registrar) position at Department of Veterans Affairs.

Ms.Smith

What’s the job title and where is it located?

Ms.Smith

The job title is Medical Records Technician, specifically a Cancer Registrar, and it’s located in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Dr.Job

What’s the salary range for this position?

Ms.Smith

The salary for this role ranges from $36,825 to $107,536.

Dr.Job

What are the main responsibilities of a Cancer Registrar?

Ms.Smith

A Cancer Registrar is responsible for abstracting and coding clinical data from patient medical records, analyzing health records according to government standards, and doing data entry as required.

Dr.Job

What qualifications do applicants need?

Ms.Smith

Applicants need to meet educational or certification/licensure requirements, and they can be tentatively selected while finishing those up. They also need to be proficient in spoken and written English.

Dr.Job

What kind of experience or education is required for this role?

Ms.Smith

You can qualify with one year of experience in medical terminology and health records, or two years of education above high school with relevant coursework, or a combination of both experience and education.

Dr.Job

Thank you, Dr. Job. I will review the details.

Ms.Smith

Job & Company Information

Job Title: Medical Records Technician (Cancer Registrar)
Agency: Veterans Health Administration
Salary: $36825-$107536
Industry: Government / Public Service / Military
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Posted on: 11/07/2025