Tumor Registrar

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Good Samaritan seeks a Tumor Registrar to organize and maintain our cancer patient data system, ensuring ACOS standards and Kentucky Cancer Program requirements are met. You will abstract data from medical records and analyze cancer occurrence and outcomes to support patient care and research.

We expect an Associate of Science degree, experience in medical coding or transcription, and plan to obtain CTR certification within 24 months.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science or equivalent education required to sit for CTR certification.
• Experience in medical coding or transcription.
• CTR certification to be obtained within 24 months of hire.
• Proficiency in cancer registry software and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain cancer registry data; ensure ACOS standards and Kentucky Cancer Program requirements.
• Abstract and review medical and pathology records to determine eligibility for the registry.
• Analyze numerical cancer data related to occurrence, case management, and outcomes.

Skills

Medical coding

Transcription

Data analysis

Education

Associate of Science degree

Tools

Cancer registry software

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Tumor Registrar, you will play a vital role in our oncology department by organizing and maintaining a robust cancer patient data system. You will ensure that all records adhere to stringent ACOS standards while meeting the critical data requirements of the Kentucky Cancer Program, ultimately contributing to high-quality patient care and research outcomes.

Every day you will perform essential cancer registry operations, including data entry and the thorough examination of medical and pathology records to determine patient eligibility for our database. You will be responsible for efficiently and accurately abstracting complex cancer data from medical records, as well as collecting, calculating, and analyzing numerical data related to cancer occurrence, case management, and clinical outcome measures.

To be successful in this role, you will hold an Associate of Science degree or equivalent education and possess experience in medical coding or transcription. You must be prepared to obtain your Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification within 24 months of hire and demonstrate proficiency in cancer registry software and basic computer skills. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who can effectively analyze data, manage work assignments, and maintain professional communication standards within a collaborative clinical environment.

Job Requirements

• Job Requirements*Required
• Associates Of Science or equivalent education as required to sit for certification and Experience in coding or transcription, upon hire
• Certified Tumor Registrar, within 24 - months

Where You'll Work

Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan, you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.

Pay Range

$20.86 - $29.46 /hour