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Certified Tumor Registrar II and III

Role overview

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma
  • Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) Certification by the National Cancer Registrars Association
  • One year of experience in case abstraction
  • College level Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology

Responsibilities

  • Abstract and submit cancer tumor registry data for multiple hospitals
  • Code, classify and index stage of disease and treatment information
  • Maintain a maximum abstracting delay of six months from the initial diagnosis/contact
  • Coordinate COCA activities and serve as a mentor/trainer to Follow-up Specialists, Coordinator, Tumor Registry II employees and health information management programs' visiting students

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Mid-level (2-5 years)
  • English

Other skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Communication
  • Analytical Skills
  • Multitasking
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Detail Oriented
  • Mentorship

About the company

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The Clinic is a visionary joint venture that combines the unrivaled clinical expertise of Cleveland Clinic with Amwell’s industry-leading telehealth platform. Through innovative solutions like our Expert Second Opinions, we enable easy, secure access to the highest quality medical expertise. Patient-centric and deeply collaborative, we are passionate about realizing the global possibilities of digital health, providing advanced solutions that help tame the costs of care while enabling patients to achieve better outcomes and peace of mind. Known for medical breakthroughs since its founding in 1921, Cleveland Clinic is consistently named one of the nation’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and is ranked one of the best in the world by Newsweek. With more than 3,500 physician experts in 550+ advanced subspecialties, Cleveland Clinic serves as one of the world’s premier sources of medical expertise. Amwell’s technology is currently deployed by 2,000 hospitals, 55 health plan partners and 36,000 employers, and its easy-to-use, secure technological infrastructure is recognized as #1 in consumer telehealth satisfaction by J.D. Power.

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IndustryTelehealth & Telemedicine
Company size11 - 50

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Job description

                    

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

                        

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Job Title

Certified Tumor Registrar II and III

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Remote Location

                     

Department

                      

Job Code

U99924

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

At Cleveland Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Center, we have openings for our Certified Tumor Registrar Level II and III. With your strong attention to detail, sharp analytical skills, you will have the ability to work both independently and as part of a dedicated team. In this rewarding position, you will be responsible for abstracting and submitting cancer tumor registry data for multiple hospitals. Your Tumor Registrar Certification (CTR) and at least one year of experience in case abstraction are the ideal requirements to help you succeed in this environment. 

Here, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining accurate and complete cancer case ascertainment, coding, classifying, and indexing the stage of disease and treatment information, according to job descriptions. You'll also participate in Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation activities and maintaining knowledge of CoC standards, and serve as a mentor and trainer on the Tumor Registry team. 

If you'd like to discover your true potential with one of the largest and most respected healthcare organizations in the world, we encourage you to apply at the link below.  

 This is a fully remote position, meaning caregivers will work from home 5 days a week. The preference is that candidates reside in the states of Ohio, Florida or Nevada. Some business travel may be required occasionally throughout the year.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Coordinate COCA activities including establishing meetings with key stakeholders, serving on committees to address standards and following up on special projects. 

  • Serve as a mentor and trainer to Follow-up Specialists, Coordinator, Tumor Registry I employees and health information management programs' visiting students. 

  • Perform accurate and complete case ascertainment. 

  • Collect and interpret information on each reportable case. 

  • Code, classify and index stage of disease and treatment information. 

  • Maintain a maximum abstracting delay of six months from the initial diagnosis/contact. 

 

Level II Certified Tumor Registrar minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • High School Diploma
  • Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) Certification by the National Cancer Registrars Association 

  • One year of experience in case abstraction

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • ​Associate's Degree 
  • Quality score of 90% or above OR two or more years of experience in case abstraction with a quality score of 95% 

Level III Certified Tumor Registrar - minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • High School Diploma

  • College level Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology 

  • Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)/Oncology Data Specialist Certification (ODSC) by the National Cancer Registrars Association 

  • Five years of experience in case abstraction and successful completion of Coordinator, Tumor Registry II position (consistently maintains productivity and quality assurance targets, demonstrates ability to multi-task abstracting duties and administrative duties) 

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Associate's Degree or Bachelor's degree 

  • For our Florida teams - Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS) code. If you do not hold this, you will need to complete an online exam through the state of Florida to obtain it 

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
  • Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
  • Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
  • Ability to distinguish color

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures. 

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link to see how we provide what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ 

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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