Tumor Registrar
About The Position
As our Tumor Registrar, you will play a vital role in our oncology department by organizing and maintaining a robust cancer patient data system. You will ensure that all records adhere to stringent ACOS standards while meeting the critical data requirements of the Kentucky Cancer Program, ultimately contributing to high-quality patient care and research outcomes. Every day you will perform essential cancer registry operations, including data entry and the thorough examination of medical and pathology records to determine patient eligibility for our database. You will be responsible for efficiently and accurately abstracting complex cancer data from medical records, as well as collecting, calculating, and analyzing numerical data related to cancer occurrence, case management, and clinical outcome measures.
Requirements
- Associate of Science degree or equivalent education required to sit for certification.
- Experience in medical coding or transcription upon hire.
- Obtain Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification within 24 months of hire.
- Proficiency in cancer registry software.
- Basic computer skills.
- Detail-oriented.
- Ability to effectively analyze data.
- Ability to manage work assignments.
- Maintain professional communication standards.
Responsibilities
- Organize and maintain a robust cancer patient data system.
- Ensure all records adhere to stringent ACOS standards.
- Meet critical data requirements of the Kentucky Cancer Program.
- Perform essential cancer registry operations, including data entry.
- Thoroughly examine medical and pathology records to determine patient eligibility for the database.
- Efficiently and accurately abstract complex cancer data from medical records.
- Collect, calculate, and analyze numerical data related to cancer occurrence, case management, and clinical outcome measures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
