[Hiring] Certified Cancer Registrar @Trinity Health

Role Description

Must be a Certified Oncology Data Specialist (active ODS certification required). Will be responsible for providing remote cancer registry operations to include but not limited to abstracting, case finding and follow-up according to CoC and state standards, and timely completion of the organization’s data requests.

• Review all diagnostic reports and the disease index to determine whether a case is eligible.
• Enter newly identified cases into the cancer registry database, METRIQ.
• Reportable cases should be abstracted within six months of date of first contact and capture all data elements required.
• Follow up information is obtained at least annually for all living patients included in the cancer registry database.
• Regularly transmit data to the Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS), Rapid Cancer Reporting System (RCRS) and the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB).
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of conduct, as well as other policies & procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior.

Qualifications

• Active Certified Oncology Data Specialist, ODS required.
• Minimum of an Associate’s degree with completed coursework in Anatomy and Physiology, pathophysiology, medical terminology, and pharmacology and computer basics.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-3 years varied experience in cancer registry, including abstracting duties, and experience working in a commission on cancer accredited facility.
• Proficient knowledge and extensive experience with STORE; Site Specific Data Item Manual, AJCC Staging, knowledge of the SEER and NAACCR Standards; knowledge of state reporting requirements.
• Direct experience with ACoS survey under the current standards is required.
• Proficient with various Cancer Registry software- i.e., Metriq; Oncolog; ERS, Rocky Mountain; CNext; Abstract Plus.
• Experience with electronic health records, EPIC and Mosaiq, is preferred.
• Ability to consistently code at 95% threshold for both accuracy and quality while maintaining Trinity Health production and/or quality standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings including with colleagues, medical staff, other hospital departments, and act as a change agent to implement operational efficiencies.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Day 1 benefits, no waiting period!
• Comprehensive benefit packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and 403B retirement.
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes.
• Unlimited career growth opportunities.