Cancer Registrar I

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Seattle, WA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Cancer Registrars I (CR I) carry out the responsibilities of performing medical record review from the Epic electronic medical record system, conducting follow up on all reportable cases, and completing case find onto the CNEXT database system. Both case find and follow up must meet requirements of the Commission on Cancer (CoC) to support the accreditation program and the Washington State Cancer Registry (WSCR) as required by state law.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1 year previous cancer registry or medical records experience.
• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Ability to understand, analyze, and interpret medical and treatment information
• Excellent time management, attention to details, and organizational skills
• Critical and analytical thinking
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong dedication to team success
• Capable of working and making decisions independently

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience working in Cancer Registry related field preferably in hospital setting
• Have in depth knowledge and understanding of NAACCR data items, Solid Tumor Rules, and SEER rules and standards.
• Ability to utilize cancer registry resources such as CAForum and SEER Inquiries
• Knowledge of CNEXT database
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record system

Responsibilities

• Case finds cancer cases in compliance with CoC and WSCR guidelines and requirements
• Conduct follow-ups on all reportable cases
• Ability to determine case reportability
• Assist in concurrent data collection for Rapid Cancer Reporting System (RCRS)
• Maintain physician number file
• Attend monthly Cancer Registry meeting and participate in reportability discussion
• Participate in monthly SEER Educate training
• Work with team members to resolve any case find discrepancies
• Assist in release of information that meets HIPAA guidelines
• Provide inputs to the Cancer Registry departmental reference materials
• Assist in preparation for CoC Survey
• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) credential training
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical/vision
• dental
• flexible spending accounts
• life
• disability
• retirement
• family life support
• employee assistance program
• onsite health clinic
• tuition reimbursement
• paid vacation (12-22 days per year)
• paid sick leave (12-25 days per year)
• paid holidays (13 days per year)
• paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level