Certified Cancer Registrar

Trinity Health • Fort Lauderdale, FL

4d • Remote

About The Position

Holy Cross Health named Forbes America's Best Employer for Healthcare Professionals! Job Summary: Must be a Certified Oncology Data Specialist (active ODS certification required). Will be responsible for providing remote cancer registry operations to include but not limited to abstracting, case finding and follow-up according to CoC and state standards, and timely completion of the organization’s data requests. Highlights: Day 1 benefits, no waiting period! Comprehensive benefit packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and 403B retirement. Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes. Unlimited career growth opportunities. Please visit our Career Center Home Page for more about our benefits. What You Will Do: Review all diagnostic reports and the disease index to determine whether a case is eligible. Enter newly identified cases into the cancer registry database, METRIQ. Reportable cases should be abstracted within six months of date of first contact and capture all data elements required. Follow up information is obtained at least annually for all living patients included in the cancer registry database. Regularly transmit data to the Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS), Rapid Cancer Reporting System (RCRS) and the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB) Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of conduct, as well as other policies & procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior. Education & Qualifications Licensure: Active Certified Oncology Data Specialist, ODS required Minimum of an Associate’s degree with completed coursework in Anatomy and Physiology, pathophysiology, medical terminology, and pharmacology and computer basics Minimum Qualifications Minimum of 1-3 years varied experience in cancer registry, including abstracting duties, and experience working in a commission on cancer accredited facility. Proficient knowledge and extensive experience with STORE; Site Specific Data Item Manual, AJCC Staging, knowledge of the SEER and NAACCR Standards; knowledge of state reporting requirements. Direct experience with ACoS survey under the current standards is required. Proficient with various Cancer Registry software- i.e., Metriq; Oncolog; ERS, Rocky Mountain; CNext; Abstract Plus. Experience with electronic health records, EPIC and Mosaiq,is preferred. Ability to consistently code at 95% threshold for both accuracy and quality while maintaining Trinity Health production and/or quality standards. Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings including with colleagues, medial staff, other hospital departments, and act as a change agent to implement operational efficiencies. Proficient knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ministry/Facility Information: A member of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, Fort Lauderdale-based Holy Cross Hospital, dba Holy Cross Health, is a full-service, not-for-profit, Catholic, teaching hospital operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy. We are the only not-for-profit Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Through strategic collaborations and a commitment to being a person-centered, transforming, healing presence, the 557-bed hospital offers progressive inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services and clinical research trials to serve as our community’s trusted health partner for life. We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

• Active Certified Oncology Data Specialist, ODS required
• Minimum of an Associate’s degree with completed coursework in Anatomy and Physiology, pathophysiology, medical terminology, and pharmacology and computer basics
• Minimum of 1-3 years varied experience in cancer registry, including abstracting duties, and experience working in a commission on cancer accredited facility.
• Proficient knowledge and extensive experience with STORE; Site Specific Data Item Manual, AJCC Staging, knowledge of the SEER and NAACCR Standards; knowledge of state reporting requirements.
• Direct experience with ACoS survey under the current standards is required.
• Proficient with various Cancer Registry software- i.e., Metriq; Oncolog; ERS, Rocky Mountain; CNext; Abstract Plus.
• Ability to consistently code at 95% threshold for both accuracy and quality while maintaining Trinity Health production and/or quality standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings including with colleagues, medial staff, other hospital departments, and act as a change agent to implement operational efficiencies.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electronic health records, EPIC and Mosaiq,is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review all diagnostic reports and the disease index to determine whether a case is eligible.
• Enter newly identified cases into the cancer registry database, METRIQ.
• Reportable cases should be abstracted within six months of date of first contact and capture all data elements required.
• Follow up information is obtained at least annually for all living patients included in the cancer registry database.
• Regularly transmit data to the Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS), Rapid Cancer Reporting System (RCRS) and the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB)
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of conduct, as well as other policies & procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior.

Benefits

• Day 1 benefits, no waiting period!
• Comprehensive benefit packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and 403B retirement.
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes.
• Unlimited career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree