Registrar - Cancer Registry

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • San Antonio, TX

9h • $22 - $34

About The Position

This is a training position in the Cancer Registry. The employee must be enrolled in a Cancer Information Management Program and is expected to complete the program and attain Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credentials within 18 months of hire. The role develops competency in follow-up, casefinding, suspense, abstracting, ICD-O coding, FORDS, Collaborative Staging, AJCC Staging, Multiple Primary and Histology Coding Rules, and Texas Cancer Registry and National Cancer Data Base reporting requirements. It also involves developing a basic understanding of American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Program Standards, meeting internal and external training targets, assisting with cancer conferences, completing position competencies during the introductory period, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in an Allied Health-related field from an accredited school.
• Evidence of enrollment in a National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) Cancer Information Management accredited program.
• At least 1 year of experience in Cancer Registry, Health Information Management, or another Allied Health field.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Obtain Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification within 18 months of hire or transfer into the department or position.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate from an accredited school for Health Information Management.
• 2 years of cancer registry experience.
• Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification or licensure.

Responsibilities

• Develop competency in follow-up, casefinding, suspense, and abstracting.
• Develop competency in ICD-O coding, FORDS, Collaborative Staging, AJCC Staging, and Multiple Primary and Histology Coding Rules.
• Develop competency in Texas Cancer Registry and National Cancer Data Base reporting requirements.
• Develop a basic understanding of American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Program Standards.
• Meet all internal and external training targets.
• Assist in the coordination of cancer conferences.
• Complete established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

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