Cancer Registrar - Medical Surgical Administration-Remote; OR, WA, AK

Overview

Job Description
Fully remote position requiring candidate to work and reside in Oregon, Washington or Alaska.

This is a fully remote position, requiring candidate to work and reside in Oregon, Washington or Alaska. Peace Health is seeking a Cancer Registrar - Medical Surgical Administration - Remote for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $28.73 – $43.09. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

• Maintains requirements for data collection by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons.
• Provides office support for the Community Cancer Program and/or Tumor Conferences as applicable and needed.
• Compiles screening reports and completes case-finding based on current inclusion standards.
• Abstracts cancer cases from hospital, pathology, medical oncology, radiation therapy, and other medical records according to the current Standards for Oncology Registry Entry (STORE).
• Runs and interprets standard reports to monitor operations of the electronic cancer registry.
• Queries the electronic database as assigned for quality improvement and review projects per Commission on Cancer standards and cancer committee requests.
• Correctly translates ICD-10-CM and ICD-0-3 codes into STORE (Standards for Oncology Registry Entry) codes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Associate Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Medical Records or
• Associate Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Sciences or related field or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training and experience

Experience

• Preferred:
  Tumor Registry experience

Credentials

• Required:
  
  within 1 Year Certified Tumor Registrar Oncology Data Specialist (effective 1/1/2024 the cert previously known as CTR was renamed ODS)

Skills

• Proficient with MS Office applications. (Required)
• Knowledgeable in automated database management and associated HIPAA standards. (Required)
• Demonstrates knowledge of Commission on Cancer (COC) standards for data collection and management. (Required)
• Fluency with terminology related to the cancer disease process, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes. (Required)

• Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work.
• Predominantly operates in an office environment. Some time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some benefits include full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how Peace Health is committed to caregivers. For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.