Certified Tumor Registrar

University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS); United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking a Part-Time Oncology Registrar to work remotely. The candidate will be responsible for registering cancer patients, performing coding, and maintaining the Tumor Registry. Required qualifications include certification as a Certified Tumor Registrar and experience in health information management. This position offers the opportunity to work flexibly and contribute to patient care.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Certified Tumor Registrar (or eligible) from the National Cancer Registrar Association required.
• Progressive experience as a health information technician or manager in a Tumor Registry or similar function.
• Knowledge of FORDS Manual, Collaborative Staging, and Histology Manual required.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, registers, and maintains records of all cancer patients using the IMPAC-MRS system.
• Performs daily coding and abstracting activities for the Tumor Registry area.
• Abstracts information on malignant diseases, including demographic characteristics and treatment details.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Health information management

Education

Associate Degree or health information management credentials

Job description

A company is looking for an Oncology Registrar, Part-Time, Remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifies, registers, and maintains records of all cancer patients using the IMPAC-MRS system
• Performs daily coding and abstracting activities for the Tumor Registry area
• Abstracts information on malignant diseases, including demographic characteristics and treatment details

Required Qualifications

• Certification as a Certified Tumor Registrar (or eligible) from the National Cancer Registrar Association required
• Minimum of an Associate Degree or other health information management credentials preferred
• Progressive experience as a health information technician or manager in a Tumor Registry or similar function
• Knowledge of FORDS Manual, Collaborative Staging, and Histology Manual required
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and medical records science