Job Family:
Cancer Tumor Registrar
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
This position is for CTR/ODS candidates who do not meet the required 5 years of experience for a non-assistant position, it is for entry level through 4 years of experience. The assistant will take the knowledge that they have gained through their required education and our team will educate/train the assistant to the level that they need to be successful with our high acuity cases. They will be trained to do the following: review clinical documentation, as appropriate, to extract data and apply ICDO-O codes; to code, stage, and abstract cases of cancer and reportable benign tumors diagnosed and/ or treated; to participate in research, education, and monitoring for quality improvement activities to ensure data integrity and compliance with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Cancer guidelines. This position is 100% remote.
Job Description/Responsibilities:
Translate medical terminology into standardized codes to capture patient diagnosis and treatment information.
Code, stage, and enter data into the registry database utilizing: ICD-O, ICD-10-CM, AJCC TNM (Tumor, Nodes, Metastasis), Site-Specific Data Items (SSDI), STORE (Standards for Oncology Registry Entry), and SEER (Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Results) guidelines.
Complies with state and federal mandates that require reporting all diagnosed and /or treated malignancies and reportable benign tumors.
Perform data quality control activities on registry data.
Retrieve and comply with data for preparation of annual reporting and may collaborate in generating reports for special studies.
Prepare minutes for multi-disciplinary Tumor Conference every week.
Contact patient providers and state registries per the database to gather follow-up information and verify or correct patient information.
Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality of all information encountered including verbal, written, and computerized. Reports to the manager any failure by anyone to protect confidential information.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-O and knowledge of ICD-10 CM/PCS, DMS Coding.
Analytical skills.
Ability to Prioritize and coordinate work processes.
Keyboard proficiency.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Process improvement and quality skills.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications.
Written verbal communication skills.
What You Will Need:
Graduate from an accredited Health Information Technology or Tumor Registry program, required, or School of Nursing. Work experience may not substitute for education requirements.
0 - 4 years of experience as a Tumor Registrar/Oncology Data Specialist
Currently certified as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS, formerly CTR) by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) required.
If a graduate of a School of Nursing program must be licensed or licensed by endorsement as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
What Would Be Nice to Have:
Working in a Level 1 Trauma Hospital/Academic Facility
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The annual salary range for this position is $56,900.00-$85,400.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
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