Certified Tumor Registrar
About The Position
Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease. Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care. Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com Position Description: Transcribes all of physicians’ patient consultation summaries; weekly chart notes, follow-up reports; completion summaries; correspondence and department meetings. Files daily dictation into patient’s charts. Prepares outgoing mail to be picked up by hospital courier. Maintains and submits reports for Transcriptionist QA Program.
Requirements
- Associate degree in allied health field preferred.
- One year experience as Tumor Registrar preferred.
- Medical Terminology required.
- Knowledge of statistical reporting and basic understanding of anatomy. Must have excellent communication skills and computer skills.
- Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) strongly preferred, or must obtain within two years of employment.
Responsibilities
- Helps to ensure compliance with department and institution policies, procedures and regulations.
- Ensures appropriate statistical information is maintained and meets American College of Surgeons guidelines for Accreditation.
- Abstracts all inpatient and outpatient records with diagnosis of cancer and maintains manual files.
- Performs follow up on all patients.
- Assists in planning and notification of meetings and conferences related to Tumor Registry.
- Assists in solving all problems involving medical staff related to the Tumor Registry area.
- Assists in maintaining records, respecting confidentiality and established policy.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
- Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
- SoFi student loan refinancing program
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
