Cancer Registrar| FT| DAY
About The Position
Responsible for the organization, maintenance, and efficient operation of the Tumor Registry System. Maintains a registry of cancer patients with information to include demographic, characteristics, history of cancer, diagnostic procedures, diagnosis, stage, extent of disease, treatment, and follow-up information. Coordinates Tumor Conference activities with physicians for review of patient cases. Provides a working index of statistical data which is available to medical staff and general registry use. Complies with the policies/procedures of the hospital, the Cancer Life Program and the guidelines of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, behavior of benign and malignant tumors, staging and coding systems, classification and treatment of tumors, gained through formal education, on-the-job training or college courses required.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of college or accredited record technician or equivalent experience (3-5 years) in a medical records department preferred.
- Two (2) years experience working in a CoC-accredited hospital-based oncology registry/cancer program is preferred.
- Certification by the National Cancer Registrars Association is preferred and required within 3 years.
- Record Technician Accreditation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Organization, maintenance, and efficient operation of the Tumor Registry System.
- Maintaining a registry of cancer patients with demographic, characteristic, history of cancer, diagnostic procedures, diagnosis, stage, extent of disease, treatment, and follow-up information.
- Coordinating Tumor Conference activities with physicians for review of patient cases.
- Providing a working index of statistical data for medical staff and general registry use.
- Complying with the policies/procedures of the hospital, the Cancer Life Program and the guidelines of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
