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Scope of Position
The James Cancer Registry of the James is responsible for collecting and maintaining data on cancer patients. This department operates Monday through Friday, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is located in an office on the fifth floor of the Campus Gateway.
Position Summary
The Cancer Registrar is responsible for abstracting and analyzing clinical information and independently coding patient abstracts according to all oncology standard setter coding requirements, including the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and the Ohio Cancer Incidence Surveillance System reporting requirements. The data collected assist the cancer registry department in providing complete, timely and high-quality data to researchers, healthcare providers, hospital administration and public health officials to better monitor and advance cancer treatments, monitor hospital operations, conduct research, and improve cancer prevention and screening programs.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required. Associate or bachelor's degree in a health information management, RHIA preferred. CTR eligible within 1 year and/or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Two years experiencing in abstracting is a must. Experience in oncology and other related oncology data management desired. Familiarity of medical records content, chart review and abstraction and an understanding of medical and oncology terminology is required. Knowledge of medical practices related to cancer treatment / clinical trials and data management experience in an oncology setting required. Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, oncology nurses, patients as well as medical records / tumor registry personnel.
Career Roadmap
FUNCTION: Health Information Management
SUB-FUNCTION: Tumor Registry
CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Technical
CAREER LEVEL: T2
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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