Tumor Registrar identifies, registers, and maintains records of all cancer patients using tumor registry systems and software. Prepares abstracts and performs coding of clinical patient data related to cancer. Being a Tumor Registrar performs data analysis and provides reports used by researchers, physicians, institutions, and patients. Adheres to all coding and privacy policies, guidelines, and regulations. Additionally, Tumor Registrar may require an associate degree or equivalent. Requires Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential. May require Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Tumor Registrar works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Tumor Registrar typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Warbird Consulting Partners actively seeks qualified and experienced candidates for multiple Full-time Certified Tumor Registrar roles for a client in the Northeast. The successful candidates will perform required data collection for state, national and federal agencies regarding cancer and other reportable diseases and may perform other registry operational tasks requested by the manager on an as need basis. These roles are 100% REMOTE and offer FLEXIBLE schedules, as well as TRAINING & CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. You can work any time of the day, night, week, or weekend. As long as the job is done, the client is more than fine with whatever time you prefer working on the role! Join our growing team of CTRs and take your career to the next level!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:• Maintain all Service Level Agreements outlined in the current scope of project assignment.• Consistently meet and achieve abstracting accuracy rate of 95%.• Consistently meet abstracting productivity of a minimum of 1.5 hours per case or .67 cases per hour.• Work with Registry Manager and Abstractors in modified abstracting workflow (Case Initiation), when applicable.• Participate in new hire and concurrent Quality reviews (remote).• Participate in monthly conference calls and scheduled project calls and education sessions.• Develop and maintain working relationships with project colleagues, member of medical staff and facility’s leadership as specified for each project assigned.• Interface with various departments to ensure that cancer-related information is available for the Cancer Registry.• Maintain certification and NCRA membership, as well as appropriate state association memberships
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience
• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) and active membership in the national and/or local cancer registrar association.
• Minimum of 2 years abstracting experience in Cancer Registry.
• Abstracting experience in a CoC accredited healthcare organization• Extensive experience with STORES and AJCC Staging is required. Working knowledge of current data collection requirements from all standard setters.• Knowledge of specific State-reporting requirements preferred.• Proficient with various cancer registry software systems – i.e. Metriq, ERS, Oncolog, CNExT, Rocky Mountain.• Proficient with various electronic medical record systems – i.e. Siemens, Meditech, McKesson HPF,• Recent abstracting experience with an average of 1.5 per hour per case productivity (.67 cases per hour) and 95% accuracy rate.• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings including with colleagues, medical staff and other departments within the facility.• Knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.• College degree or degree in allied health field preferred; course in Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology required.• Must display excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills with all levels of internal and external customers
Warbird is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.
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