CTR-Certified Cancer Registry Abstractor

Woman's Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 28,681 - 41,589; Full time

Job summary

Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge is seeking a Certified Cancer Program Abstractor to manage medical data collection in compliance with state guidelines and support hospital accreditation efforts. Responsibilities encompass case reviews, data collection for reports, and ensuring follow-ups in line with American College of Surgeons standards.

The ideal candidate will possess an Associate degree, ODS-C certification, and two years of tumor registry experience. The position offers a full-time schedule with hybrid work flexibility post-training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of tumor registry experience required.
• Experience with coding in ICD-9-CM or CPT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review pathology and cytology reports for case abstraction.
• Assist in annual cancer report data collection.
• Maintain patient follow-up records to meet compliance.

Skills

Data collection

ICD-9-CM coding

CPT coding

Attention to detail

Follow-up procedures

Education

Associate degree

ODS-C (CTR) certification

Job description

Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge is seeking a Certified Cancer Program Abstractor to manage medical data collection in compliance with state guidelines and support hospital accreditation efforts. Responsibilities encompass case reviews, data collection for reports, and ensuring follow-ups in line with American College of Surgeons standards.

The ideal candidate will possess an Associate degree, ODS-C certification, and two years of tumor registry experience. The position offers a full-time schedule with hybrid work flexibility post-training.