CTR-Certified Cancer Registry Specialist

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital is seeking a Certified Tumor Registrar to join our medical records team in San Antonio. The CTR will identify and abstract cancer data, ensuring accurate coding and compliance with state and national registries.

You will collaborate with Cancer Committee, attend Tumor Board meetings, and support regulatory reporting efforts. The ideal candidate has CTR certification, at least three years of CTR experience, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Certification as CTR or equivalent coursework required.
• Three years of CTR experience required; CTR certification within 12 months of hire.
• Experience in Medical Record Administration and ICD-9-CM coding.

Responsibilities

• Reviews hospital records to identify and compile patient data for cancer management and regulatory compliance.
• Abstracts and codes information into the cancer registry software system.
• Attends Cancer Committee and Tumor Board Meetings.
• Submits Cancer Registry Data to the Commission on Cancer and Texas Cancer Registry.
• Validates data within medical records and with the registry vendor quarterly.
• Maintains up-to-date reporting to registries, including concurrent data reporting.
• Participates in Commission on Cancer surveys and related regulatory meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Medical record interpretation

ICD-9-CM knowledge

Education

Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

University Hospital is seeking a Certified Tumor Registrar to join our medical records team in San Antonio. The CTR will identify and abstract cancer data, ensuring accurate coding and compliance with state and national registries.

You will collaborate with Cancer Committee, attend Tumor Board meetings, and support regulatory reporting efforts. The ideal candidate has CTR certification, at least three years of CTR experience, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.