[Hiring] Certified Tumor Registrar Cancer Registry Tech @CommonSpirit Health

Role Description

As our Sr. Cancer Registry Tech, you will expertly lead the identification, collection, abstracting, coding, staging, and follow-up of cancer cases, rigorously ensuring data accuracy and regulatory compliance.

• Meticulously identify and confirm cancer diagnoses, applying in-depth knowledge of disease processes.
• Accurately abstract and assign codes and stages using established systems.
• Maintain current guideline knowledge and enter data into the registry database.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal standards and productivity metrics.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, advanced problem-solving skills, and comprehensive expertise in cancer registry operations.
• Identify potential cancer cases through various sources, including pathology reports, radiology reports, and medical records.
• Review electronic medical records to confirm cancer diagnoses and determine eligibility for inclusion in the cancer registry.
• Abstract pertinent information from medical records, including patient demographics and treatment modalities.
• Assign accurate codes for primary site, histology, grade, and stage of cancer using established coding systems.
• Apply appropriate staging systems to determine the extent of disease.
• Maintain current knowledge of coding and staging guidelines.
• Accurately enter abstracted data into the cancer registry database.
• Ensure compliance with cancer registry standards and guidelines.
• Communicate with physicians and/or their office staff to complete case treatment information.
• Maintain required follow-up percentages for analytic cases.

Qualifications

• Associates program for Certified Oncology Data Specialist or High School Graduate with relevant coursework.
• 1+ years recent abstracting experience in a cancer registry or 4+ years experience in multi-EMR applications.
• Strong understanding of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
• Excellent abstracting skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a remote environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Workspace, and Registry Software System.
• Certified Tumor Registrar.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable of the cancer disease processes (benign and malignant), diagnostic methods, and treatment methods.
• Ability to abstract a case in 90 minutes (average).
• Knowledge of CoC/ACR requirements for follow-up.