Tumor Registrar

Valleywise Health System • Phoenix, AZ

8d • Remote

About The Position

Under the direction of the Sr. Coding Manager, the Tumor Registrar performs cancer registry responsibilities in compliance with regulations set forth by the Commission on Cancer. The position involves researching, analyzing, and reporting collected data compiled from medical-record documentation, and maintaining databases of cancer information used to research cancer prevention and treatment methods. Work may include examining records to detect cancer earlier, improve treatments, and increase survival rates, as well as reviewing medical and pathology records to determine patient eligibility for the cancer registry.

The position may be performed remotely for candidates residing in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, or Wisconsin. The hourly pay range is $23.08–$34.04.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience as a Tumor Registrar.
• Cancer Registry training.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Ability to operate a computer in a Windows environment.
• Good interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills, including basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality standards.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) is preferred.
• Initiative, independent thinking, and problem-solving skills are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cancer registry responsibilities in compliance with Commission on Cancer regulations.
• Research, analyze, and report collected data from medical-record documentation.
• Maintain databases of cancer information used to research cancer prevention and treatment methods.
• Examine records to support earlier cancer detection, improved treatments, and increased survival rates.
• Examine medical and pathology records to determine patient eligibility for the cancer registry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED