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Cancer Registrar

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Part time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Detail Oriented

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Associate’s degree (or equivalent combination of formal education and experience)
  • Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR®) through the National Cancer Registrars Association's (NCRA)
  • 3 years minimum relevant healthcare experience for candidates with an Associate’s degree or coding program certificate
  • 5 years relevant healthcare experience for candidates with a high school diploma

Requirements:

  • Comply with cancer registry operations as directed by Senior Cancer Registrar
  • Ensure compliance with facility needs, State and Commission on Cancer requirements
  • Maintain knowledge of medical terminology and tumor registry coding principles
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The role of a Cancer Registrar is to comply cancer registry operations as directed by Senior Cancer Registrar and in compliance with facility needs, State and Commission on Cancer requirements.  Remote work opportunity.

Position: Cancer Registrar        

Department: Tumor Registry

Schedule: Part Time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Associate’s degree (or equivalent combination of formal education and experience).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR®) through the National Cancer Registrars Association's (NCRA) Council.

EXPERIENCE:

For candidates with an Associate’s degree or coding program certificate, work requires 3 years minimum relevant healthcare experience. For candidates with high school diploma, work requires at least 5 years relevant healthcare experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

  • Knowledge of medical terminology and tumor registry coding principles (e.g. ICD-0, FORDS, SEER, etc.)
  • Extensive knowledge and advanced education of American college of Surgeons (ACoS) and Commission on Cancer (COC) accreditation standards
  • Previous registry management experience
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.  Proficient with Cancer Registry System (METRIQ or equivalent).
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work well independently and efficiently with strong attention to detail.
  • Manage time effectively and prioritize workload.
  • Understand and adhere to institutional confidentiality guidelines at all times.

Compensation Range:

$30.05- $43.75

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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