Cancer Registrar| FT| DAY

About the role

Responsible for the organization, maintenance, and efficient operation of the Tumor Registry System. Maintains a registry of cancer patients with information to include demographic, characteristics, history of cancer, diagnostic procedures, diagnosis, stage, extent of disease, treatment, and follow-up information. Coordinates Tumor Conference activities with physicians for review of patient cases. Provides a working index of statistical data which is available to medical staff and general registry use. Complies with the policies/procedures of the hospital, the Cancer Life Program and the guidelines of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a registry of cancer patients with information to include demographic, characteristics, history of cancer, diagnostic procedures, diagnosis, stage, extent of disease, treatment, and follow-up information.
• Captures and updates patient information in the tumor registry database.
• Coordinates Tumor Conference activities with physicians for review of patient cases.
• Provides a working index of statistical data which is available to medical staff and general registry use.
• Complies with the policies/procedures of the hospital, the Cancer Life Program and the guidelines of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two years of college or accredited record technician or equivalent experience (3-5 years) in a medical records department preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, behavior of benign and malignant tumors, staging and coding systems, classification and treatment of tumors, gained through formal education, on-the-job training or college courses required.
• Two (2) years experience working in a CoC-accredited hospital-based oncology registry/cancer program is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certification by the National Cancer Registrars Association is preferred and required within 3 years.
• Record Technician Accreditation preferred.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Experience with medical record systems and databases.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Benefits

Our commitment to you includes a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Pay

$25.30 - $37.95

Schedule

Weekdays