Cancer Registrar, full time days, remote (must reside in California)

MarinHealth; Larkspur (CA); Remote; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare system as a Cancer Registrar, where you'll play a vital role in improving patient outcomes. This full-time remote position requires expertise in cancer registry operations, along with strong communication and organizational skills. You'll be responsible for abstracting cancer cases, ensuring compliance with national standards, and collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals. If you're passionate about making a difference in the community and have the required certifications and experience, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to a respected organization committed to excellence and patient care.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in a hospital or centralized cancer registry.
• Certified Tumor Registrar required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Completes abstracts for submission to cancer registries.
• Assists in quality studies and annual report preparation.

Skills

Knowledge of SEER regulations

Cancer registry operation principles

Computerized database analysis

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work with patients and staff

Accuracy in case abstraction

Education

Certified Tumor Registrar

Associate degree in Health/Biology

Bachelor’s degree in Health/Biology

Tools

CNExT

Job description

Cancer Registrar, full time days, remote (must reside in California)

Job Overview

Apply locations Larkspur, CA time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id 13456 - CrTBD

About MarinHealth

Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, MarinHealth is growing quickly.

MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties.

MarinHealth has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being named one of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades.

Compensation Range: $33.35 - $50.02

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Job Description Summary

Completes abstracts (case summaries) for submission to the California Cancer Registry and the National Cancer Data Base. Assists in performing Studies of Quality and Annual Report preparation for the Commission on Cancer survey. Performs case-finding and quality control of all reportable neoplasms. Assists in special projects as required.

Job Requirements

1. EDUCATION REQUIRED: Certified Tumor Registrar, Associate degree in Health/Biology or related field. A Bachelor’s degree in Health/Biology preferred.
2. EXPERIENCE: Five years experience working in a hospital or centralized cancer registry. Prior experience in the development and completion of computer database reports.
3. LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Tumor Registrar Required at hire.
4. PREREQUISITE SKILLS:
1. Knowledge of Federal Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) regulations.
2. Extensive knowledge of principals of cancer registry operation and tumor nomenclature.
3. Knowledge of computerized database analysis and applications, including CNExT.
4. Ability to work tactfully and effectively with patients, hospital staff, and the public.
5. Demonstrated organizational skills.
6. Effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communications skills.
7. Ability to abstract cancer cases without supervision and maintain at least 98% accuracy rate.
8. Maintain in good standing, CEUs with National Cancer Registrars Association.
9. In absence of Department Manager, can oversee the day to day operations of the department.

Reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities are available as part of the application step. If an accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or email [e-mail] to initiate the process.

MarinHealth is a diverse community of people with many different talents. We seek candidates whose work experience has prepared them to contribute to our professional, C.A.R.E.S standards (Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety).

At MarinHealth, our top priority is the well-being of our employees, patients, and community. As such, we require all employees to receive necessary immunizations, including the measles, mumps, varicella, and seasonal flu vaccinations as a condition of employment.

The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on the individual’s skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Join the MarinHealth team with a rewarding job at either our Medical Center or in our Medical Network. We are Equal Opportunity Employers, and we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace.