Saint Vincent Hospital

Job Description:

Performs all activities of a Certified Cancer Registrar to include Case Finding, Abstracting, and Follow-up to insure compliance with the American College of Surgeons standards for accreditation and the mandated requirements of the Massachusetts State Cancer Registry. Ability to utilize appropriate staging schemes for SEER Summary Staging, AJCC TNM Staging, for compliance with regulatory bodies. Insures that all data is properly assigned and consistent using the ACoS STORE MANUAL for inclusion of applicable required elements.

Required Qualifications:

Anatomy & Physiology background required; Medical Terminology required; Computer Skills required; ICD-9/ICD-10 Coding background preferred.
Basic knowledge of American College of Surgeons Standards desired.
Tumor Registrar Certification (CTR) required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior Cancer Registry experience preferred.
Medical Records Department background preferred.

Education Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree preferred.

Instructions for Resume Submission: Please apply online at https://jobs.tenethealth.com/job/worcester/cancer-registrar-full-time-40-hrs-days/1127/10272669

Beverly Hospital, a Member of Lahey Health

Introduction:

Beverly Hospital is a member Lahey Health, a vibrant and growing health care system recognized as a trailblazer in medicine and a standard bearer in patient experience. It includes an award-winning academic medical center, a superb constellation of community hospitals, home care services, rehabilitation facilities and more.

We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining top talent in a market long recognized and revered as a global leader in health. With a team approach to care, we encourage learning and growth at all levels, and we offer competitive salaries and benefits. We adhere to the principles of a just and fair work environment for all colleagues, where respect is foundational and performance is rewarded.

Job Description:

According to established objectives and procedures, codes and abstracts tumor data, coordinates follow-up on cancer patients in accordance with the requirements and standards of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) and the Massachusetts Cancer Registry; performs long and short-term audits. Is an active member of the Cancer Committee and attends cancer conferences. Utilization of Metriq (Cancer Registry software) and Epic (EMR).

40 hours per week, day shift.
Combination of on-site (Beverly, MA) and remote hours.

Required Qualifications:

Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) required.
Minimum of one year Cancer Registry experience as a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR).
Experienced with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) program and its coordination.
Basic Computer experience and comfort required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of Medical Terminology, Clinical Medicine and Human Anatomy & Physiology.
Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills and demonstrates the ability to function independently and oversee department activities and staff.
Knowledge of JCAHO, DPH and ACoS documentation regulations and general Medical Staff bylaws and department documentation standards.
Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to patient confidentiality, HIPAA.
Records relevant information pertaining to abstracting per Massachusetts state and ACoS CoC requirements.
Assists in the maintenance of the cancer registry software system (Metriq).
Attends educational meetings as required to maintain certification.

Education Qualifications:

High School diploma required; Associate/Bachelors degree preferred.

Compensation/Benefits:

Lahey Health offers a highly competitive and innovative benefits package. Our commitment is to ensure that benefits remain competitive while offering cost-effective, comprehensive quality coverage. This includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off (PTO), Tuition Assistance, 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, and a Defined Benefit Pension Plan.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Please send resumes to Kasey.Miller@lahey.org.

Medical Record Assoc. (MRA)

Introduction:

Medical Record Associates, LLC is currently seeking a qualified Certified Tumor Registrars II (CTR II) to join our cancer registry team. Our Cancer Registry team carries extensive experience and strong expertise in all aspects of cancer reporting. The team provides varied registry activities for our clients including case finding, abstracting and coding of current and backlog cases, follow up services, preparation for ACoS survey, cancer program operations reviews, special studies and research projects, training and education, and assisting clients with staffing needs and requirements.

Job Description:

This position is 32 hours onsite/remote. This job will be 16 hours on site at a North of Boston hospital and 16 hours work from home. Applicants must be able to work 16 hours or more per week at this hospital.

Casefinder: Candidate identifies all cases with newly diagnosed cancer in accordance with reporting eligibility criteria established by the State registry, facility policies and procedures, and the American College of Surgeons on Cancer (CoC) program standards. Case finding activities include regular review of pathology reports, dictated reports, diagnostic and treatment logs, and disease index.

Abstractor: Candidate analyzes, abstracts, and codes patient demographics and cancer related information, staging, and treatment information from the medical records on all cancer cases seen and/or diagnosed at a reporting facility for complete and accurate cancer data as needed.

Follow-up: Candidate performs lifetime follow-up to provide cancer incidence and end results information on the quality and length of survival, treatment and outcome information to appropriate data bases, administrative planning and marketing, and support programs.

Quality Review: Candidate assists with quality control activities, information requests and quality improvement studies as required

Required Qualifications:

• CTR Certified – active and have been certified for a minimum of three years
• A minimum of five years registry experience in case finding, abstracting and coding, follow-up, QA and NCDB data edit corrections and submission.
• Knowledge of established coding conventions and abstracting guidelines. Correctly interprets and codes cancer diagnosis, stage, treatment, and outcomes information for each case abstracted maintaining quality and accuracy of cancer registry data.
• Competency and proficiency in the use of multiple electronic medical records and cancer registry software applications, a plus.
• Must have basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical and surgical terminology.
• Strong computer and Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication

Qualifications:

Associates degree preferred

Instructions for Resume Submission: www.mrahis.com/careers