The University of Vermont Medical Center
Job Description:
The University of Vermont Medical Center, Vermont’s academic medical center and founding member of the University of Vermont Health Network, is seeking a Tumor Registrar.
Position Summary:
The Tumor Registrar codes, stages, and abstracts all cases of cancer initially seen at the affiliated organizations within the guidelines of the State of Vermont Cancer Registry (VCR) and the American College of Surgeons (ACoS). They perform data entry, utilizing specialized software; maintain a current knowledge of staging, coding, and abstracting standards; and are required to meet a 180 day reporting time frame and a minimum of 90% accuracy, per the State of Vermont Cancer Registry. A Cancer Tumor Registry is required in all hospitals under state and Federal law.
Education:
Minimum – Associate’s degree of an NCRA approved program or Associate’s Degree including at least two semesters of Human Anatomy and Physiology.
Preferred – Certified Tumor Registrar. Non-certified incumbents must obtain certification as determined under the NCRA CTR Certification Examination requirements within 18 months of date of hire.
Required Qualifications:
Experience:
One year or more of experience in a health care setting as a medical assistant, nurse, LPN, coding or other relevant field.
Compensation/Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package. We also proudly offer a non-smoking work environment. The UVM Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protective veteran status.
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