Cancer Registrar - Cancer Program (Remote)

Job Description

Description

This position will be performed fully remote.  If telecommuting, PeaceHealth will provide the caregiver with necessary computer equipment.  It is the responsibility of the caregiver to provide Internet access.

***Must reside in Washington, Oregon, Texas or Alaska.***

PeaceHealth is seeking a Cancer Registrar - Cancer Program for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position.

Hourly compensation starts at $24.35, more depending on experience.

Maintains requirements for data collection by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. Provides office support for the Community Cancer Program and/or Tumor Conferences as applicable and needed.

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Details of the Position

• Compiles screening reports and completes case-finding based on current inclusion standards.
• Abstracts cancer cases from hospital, pathology, medical oncology, radiation therapy, and other medical records according to the current Standards for Oncology Registry Entry (STORE)
• Runs and interprets standard reports to monitor operations of the electronic cancer registry.
• Queries the electronic database as assigned for quality improvement and review projects per Commission on Cancer standards and cancer committee requests.
• Correctly translates ICD-10-CM and ICD-0-3 codes into STORE (Standards for Oncology Registry Entry) codes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Associate’s degree or certificate in medical records, science or other relevant field; or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training and experience.
• Certified Tumor Registrar required within one year of hire.
• Tumor Registry experience required
• Experience abstracting in Cancer Registry software programs, preferably METRI

Other Skills

• Proficient with MS Office applications
• Knowledgeable in automated database management and associated HIPAA standards
• Demonstrates knowledge of Commission on Cancer (COC) standards for data collection and management.
• Fluency with terminology related to the cancer disease process, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

For a full description of the position or for questions, contact Jennifer, [email protected]

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