Cancer Registrar II

Mass General Brigham; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is hiring for a Cancer Registrar position that involves performing case finding and follow-up activities related to cancer registry and conferences. Applicants are expected to demonstrate competence in case management and possess a high school diploma along with a preference for an Associate's Degree in Healthcare Management. Experience in cancer registry and software familiarity is essential. This remote position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years previous cancer registrar experience required.
• Certified Tumor Registrar preferred.
• Experience can’t substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform case finding and follow-up activities.
• Organize cancer conference resources and notifications.
• Review case finding sources for eligible cases.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Familiarity with cancer registry software

Knowledge of electronic medical records

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree Healthcare Management

Tools

Elekta Impact

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Perform case finding activities, abstract and code all eligible cases, perform follow-up activities. The position will perform duties related to cancer conferences which may include, but not limited to, organizing resources, conference notification, staffing, technical assistance, documentation, thereof. Assist the manager at committee meetings and with various committee activities.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties related to case finding and follow-up as required by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (COC) and the New Hampshire State Cancer Registry (NHSCR).
• Reviews various case finding sources such as pathology reports, hospital medical indices, SCC radiation and medical oncology database reports for cases eligible for inclusion in the cancer registry database as required by the COC and the NHSCR.
• Uses appropriate Multiple Primary and Histology Rules (MPH) to differentiate new cases from pre-existing or recurrent cases, differentiate single from multiple primaries, assign appropriate histology codes in cases with complex histologic diagnoses.
• Uses appropriate tools to identify data discrepancies, make data corrections to abstracts as indicated and resolves edit discrepancies as identified by cancer registry data base validation checks. When unable to resolve, will refer to cancer registry manager for assistance in resolving.
• Reviews and assess in-patient and out-patient readmission of eligible cases for appropriate follow-up information.
• Works with the cancer registry team to produce monthly query process to physicians, other institutions and registries and patients for follow-up information and process the responses thereof.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree Healthcare Management preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials: Certified Tumor Registrar (National) [CTR] - National Cancer Registrars Association preferred

Experience: previous cancer registrar experience 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of most Microsoft Office Products at a level of moderate competency.
• Familiarity of cancer registry software, with special emphasis on Elekta Impact products.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Remote

Work Location

123 Main Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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