Cancer Registrar

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work with occasional in-office/

Job summary

TriHealth is seeking a Cancer Registrar to abstract cancer registry data, code diagnoses, and contribute to ongoing quality reporting. The role requires knowledge of ICD-10/ICD-O and adherence to CoC standards.

You will review complex diagnostic and treatment data, maintain data quality, and participate in Tumor Board coordination. Remote work with occasional in-office travel is possible for this position.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required with RHIT and/or CTR eligibility; CRM program enrollment acceptable.
• CTR and/or RHIT credentials preferred or within 3 years of hire.
• Proficiency with Word/Excel and ability to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Abstract registry data and assign ICD-O codes from medical records.
• Review complex diagnostic data and determine AJCC/staging where applicable.
• Maintain complete registry database with high accuracy and minimal errors.
• Participate in Tumor Board coordination and ensure CoC standards are known.
• Perform data quality reviews and ensure timely, compliant reporting.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Deadline management

Medical terminology

Ability to learn quickly

Education

Associate's Degree

RHIT certification

CTR credential

CRM program enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Computer basics

Job description

Job Overview: Cancer registrars record information that may be used to help detect cancer earlier, improve treatments and increase survival rates. Medical and pathology records are examined to determine patient eligibility for the cancer registry. Abstracts of medical records are completed by translating the medical terminology into cancer registry standardized codes that record the patient's diagnosis and treatment information. Cancer registrars are responsible for compiling and reporting data from all the medical facilities that treat a patient. Registrars follow all data collection rules.

Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree
• Cancer Registry Management certification
• At a minimum already enrolled in program with expection of getting CTR credtenials within 3 years of hire date
• Registered Health Information Technology (RHIT) and/or
• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR), or enrolled in an accredited Cancer Registry Management (CRM) Program. If enrolled or completed CRM program, then a CTR credential is required within 3 years of hire date.
• Registered Health Information Technology (RHIT) and/or Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)
• Computer knowledge (Basic, Word, Excel), ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Good oral and written communication skills with ability to manage deadlines and work load
• Basic experience requirements are satisfied through the RHIT and/or CTR certification eligibility requirements.

Job Responsibilities

Abstracts cancer registry data including coding and entering patient specific demographic and medical information into the cancer registry database via manual entry, database linkage, and computer interfaces. Reviews and interprets complex diagnostic and treatment data utilizing standards and practices defined by ACoS, CoC the FORDS manual, SEER Multiple Primary and Histology Rules, Collaborative Stage Data Collection System, state registries and other regulatory agency requirements. Assigns the appropriate ICD-O codes for abstracted cases. Utilizes all available data to assign appropriate AJCC staging and/or other cancer staging to each case. Conducts case finding to maintain a complete cancer registry database. Identifies patients with malignant and benign reportable conditions, according to established guidelines, through case finding practices to include review of pathology and cytology reports. Performs registry data quality review to ensure accurate, consistent, and complete data, running edits and correcting data, verifying accuracy of staging by the managing physician and re-reviewing abstracted cases at the time of completion. Ensures 100% abstraction of cancer cases within 6 months of discharge with fewer than 2 errors per abstract. Participates with Tumor Board/Cancer Conference coordination and participation. Maintains knowledge of CoC standards.

Other Job-Related Information

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, ICD-10 and ICD-O Coding.

Skills necessary

• Organizational skills a must, Good Time Management, Attention to detail, Ability to prioritize, Excellent Communication and written skills along with ability to multi task. Analytical skills necessary to interpret, understand and analyze pertinent data from medical records.

Ability to work remotely with occassional travel into the office.

Always demonstrates high moral and ethical standards with willingness to work as a team to meet monthly department goals.

Working Conditions

• Climbing - Rarely
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
• Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
• Pulling - Rarely
• Pushing - Rarely
• Reaching - Rarely
• Sitting - Frequently
• Standing - Rarely
• Stooping - Rarely
• Talking - Consistently
• Use of Hands - Frequently
• Color Vision - Occasionally
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Job Info

• Job Identification 311922
• Job Category Professional/Technical
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 4452 Eastgate Blvd, Cincinnati, OH, 45245, US