Cancer Registry Technician

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Middleton, WI

2d • Remote

About The Position

Work Schedule: This is a full time, 1.0 FTE position. Flexible 8-10 hour shifts will be scheduled Monday-Friday. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Applicants hired into this position can work from most states and this will be discussed during the interview process. To be eligible to work remotely, you must be in an approved remote work state for UW Health. We’ve included a link below to view the full list of approved remote work states. Approved Remote Work States Listing Be part of something remarkable Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Cancer Registry Technician to: Review medical records to identify cases for inclusion in the Cancer Registry using coding knowledge and registry specifications. Interpret complex medical information in the medical record to enter follow up outcomes for Cancer cases. At UW Health, you will have: An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being. Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Or higher in healthcare related field Required
• Three (3) years of cancer data abstraction experience may be considered in lieu of degree in addition to experience below Required
• 1 year Of healthcare experience involving medical terminology, cancer data abstraction or a cancer related field Required

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree In Cancer Information Management (CIM) Preferred
• 3 years Of healthcare experience involving medical terminology, cancer data abstraction or a cancer related field Preferred

Responsibilities

• Review medical records to identify cases for inclusion in the Cancer Registry using coding knowledge and registry specifications.
• Interpret complex medical information in the medical record to enter follow up outcomes for Cancer cases.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees