Cancer Registry Clerk

Intermountain Health; Juneau (AK); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist to manage oncology data compliance and support accreditation efforts. The role offers flexible work schedules and involves responsibilities such as utilizing electronic medical records and coordinating case presentations. Ideal candidates will have an Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management and relevant certifications. Located in Juneau, Alaska, this position offers competitive hourly pay between $18.81 and $24.99.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• 1 year of previous work experience in medical records is required.
• Ability to research and locate information within electronic medical records.
• Preferred experience within cancer registry.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and input oncology data to support accreditation.
• Utilize multiple electronic medical records for case identification.
• Coordinate cancer case presentations at conferences.

Skills

Understanding of electronic medical records

Effective communication

Data abstraction skills

Education

Associates Degree in Health Information Management

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)

Job description

Job Description

Obtains and inputs oncology data to support accreditation follow up in compliance with state and national standards. Trains to become an Oncology Data Specialist – Certified (ODS-C) under the supervision of an ODS-C.

We are committed to offering flexible work options where approved and stated in the job posting. However, we are currently not considering candidates who reside or plan to reside in the following states: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.

Schedule can be flexible

• Utilizes multiple electronic medical records and reports to accurately identify cases with new cancer diagnoses. Coordinates multidisciplinary case presentation at care site cancer conferences with physicians, radiology and pathology departments.
• Under the supervision of a Certified Tumor Registrar, trains to perform abstraction duties.
• Completes department and Intermountain Health required continuous training and education.
• Attends all team, departmental and system required meetings.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Health Information Management required
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) and /or Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) is required
• One year previous work experience in physician office or hospital medical records department Strong understanding of electronic medical records and the ability to research and locate important information within the EMR is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience within cancer registry is preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.

Physical Requirements

• Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.
• Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read computer monitors and documents.
• Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.
• May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending, kneeling and reaching.

Location

Peaks Regional Office

Work City

Broomfield

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$18.81 - $24.99

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