Certified Tumor Registrar
Certified Tumor Registrar
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Job Description
This position requires the knowledge and skills of a Certified Tumor Registrar/Oncology Data Specialist Certified to conduct detailed medical record chart review and data collection for cancerrelated research projects. This position is not responsible for providing care to patients.
Responsibilities
1. Abstracts reviews and documents cancer related information according to the study protocol to support cancerrelated research data collection activities. 2. Reviews and interprets patient information as it relates to research data requirements. 3. Enters relevant information into a computerized data collection tool (REDCap SEER*Abs or similar). 4. Must obtain and maintain relevant research training certifications in the Protection of Human Research subjects. 5. Participates in the quality management of the research study data collection activities. 6. Compiles data and generates reports for special studies. 7. Assists in development and review of study data collection guidelines and procedures. 8. Attends required study meetings and trainings. 9. Ability to organize prioritize and coordinate work with others on the team. Ability to assist in conflict management with team members. Please note that this position is needed to support the work for one large research project with 3 years of funding remaining. Problem Solving Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above. Demonstrated organizational skills. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of ICD O and ICD 9CM Vol llllll ICD 10 CM/ PCS DMS Coding. Demonstrated knowledge of staging according to the American Joint Commission on Cancer AJCC staging system TNM Tumors Nodes Metastasis and Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Result SEER Summary Stage and Collaborative Staging. Ability to prioritize and coordinate work processes. Ability to assist in conflict management of teams. The incumbent will be expected to maintain current certification and meet the continuing education requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Required National Tumor Registry Certification. Associates degree in a Health Information Management or National Cancer Registrar Association NCRA related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Two years of related experience. Preferred RHIT or RHIA Certification. Certification in NCRA related area. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Employment Type
Full Time
