Cancer Registrar, Certified

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Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Salary Range: $21.50 - $34.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Flexible scheduling, advancement opportunities, cohesive team, remote / work from home position.

Summary

The Cancer Registrar, Certified holds the Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification and independently abstracts all cancer sites into the Cancer Registry while meeting quality standards. This role efficiently and effectively performs all cancer registry workflows including case finding, abstracting, patient follow-up, and safety net workflows.

Job Description

Independently analyzes and interprets clinical and demographic data and determine appropriateness of case inclusion in cancer database. Identifies, codes and abstracts records of all eligible cancer patients (analytic and non-analytic), utilizing the cancer registry data system within the guidelines and requirements of the American College of Surgeons CoC, State, Cancer Registry standard setters, and other applicable requirements.

Completes abstracting in a multi-facility database structure, analyzes cases for inclusion or exclusion, performs patient follow-up analysis, and is able to complete all safety net workflows. Maintains work performance within production and quality guidelines. Works proficiently in Epic workflows.

Completes necessary continuing education to maintain ODS certification, compliance with CoC accreditation standards, and maintains current knowledge of guidance/updates issues by cancer registry standard setters. Possesses knowledge of ICD-10, ICD-0, and morphology coding. Requires extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and current standards of care.

Adheres to, displays and upholds the Sanford Values. Serves as a role model on professionalism, attitude, knowledge, demeanor and execution of duties. Regularly uses critical thinking skills, problem solving and decision making skills in the course of work. Possesses attributes to include: Skillful and flexible at managing change. Understands a systems approach to problem solving. Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills. Well organized. Willingness and ability to make decisions and be accountable for same. Flexibility, creativity and a willingness to implement new ideas.

Knowledgeable in computer hardware and software applications including Microsoft Office, electronic medical records (EMR) and Cancer Registry database. Ability to work with team members in remote locations using a variety of technologies. Works extensively with electronic medical records and protected health information and is required to adhere to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy and security regulations and policies related to the same.

Qualifications

Oncology Data Specialist certified through the National Cancer Registrars Association is required and must meet post-secondary education requirements of NCRA.

Minimum of one year Cancer Registry experience is preferred.

Oncology Data Specialist certified through the National Cancer Registrars Association is required.

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