Cancer Registrar

Who We Are & What We Do Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772‑bed acute care hospital and the region's only facility that offers the following: Level II Trauma Center Primary Stroke Center Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Pediatric Intensive Care The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle. Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices. How You'll Make an Impact Job Summary Records a coded summary of malignant solid and hematopoietic tumors, and malignant/benign central nervous system (CNS) tumors diagnosed or treated at TMH. Enters annual case follow‑ups for outcomes tracking and survival statistics. Reviews patient medical records, coordinates with cancer center physicians, and communicates with external departments and organizations. Abstracts, follows‑up, and promotes quality assurance (QA). Submits charts to Cancer Registrar/Certified (JC: 239002) or Supervisor/Cancer Registry for approval before processing. Participates in regular Rapid Cancer Reporting System (RCRS), state, and National Cancer Database (NCDB) submissions, and QA. Works closely with the Cancer Registry to monitor operations including workflow coordination, work allocation, problem resolution, and performing other duties related to the Standards of Hospital Quality Assurance Program, The Joint Commission (TJC), American College of Surgeons (ACOS), Commission on Cancer (CoC), National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS) and other regulatory agencies. Assists with Cancer Committee meetings and other duties related to cancer center accreditation maintenance (as required). The Cancer Registry is a highly technical and regulated disease database and reporting system that provides essential information to healthcare providers, health administrators, researchers, and public health officials to better monitor and advance cancer treatments, conduct research, and improve cancer prevention and screening programs. Registry data collection (including case finding, abstracting, and follow‑up) is required by state law and the ACOS CoC, the cancer program's accrediting agency as a comprehensive community cancer program. Reports To SL Administrator Oncology Services (job code (JC): 009302) Supervises None What You’ll Need To Apply Required Education Associate degree (or equivalent) in any field from an accredited educational institution, including at least two semesters (six semester hours) of college‑level anatomy and physiology passed with a “C” or better.* The minimum education requirements are prerequisite to sit for the Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) examination. Preferred Education Associate degree in a medical field with a cancer registry or health information focus. Required Experience One (1) year of cancer registry, electronic medical records (EMR), or related healthcare experience. Preferred Experience Two (2) or more years of cancer registry work experience in a health information setting. Experience using the Microsoft (MS) Windows operating system (OS). Intermediate/advanced database experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel. Intermediate computer skills. Understanding of cancer diagnosis, prognostic factors, staging, and treatment. Knowledge of reporting rules, including how to code primary site and histology from the International Classification of Oncology manual and SEER instructions. Knowledge of required documentation to confirm a diagnosis. Knowledge of differentiating recurrent cancers from new primaries. Knowledge of staging cancers in accordance with the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) Staging Manual. Knowledge of differences between initial treatment courses and subsequent treatment courses. Knowledge of differences in state requirements versus those of the ACOS CoC. Knowledge of historical references and how to apply and code according to diagnosis year when finding missed or backlogged cases. PowerChart proficiency. Comfortable using multiple medical record platforms. Comfortable with data visualization and report writing. Attention to detail. Required Certification/License/Registry None at hire. CTR credential from the National Cancer Registrars Association within eighteen (18) months post‑hire (after no more than three (3) attempts). Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS) abstractor code (or in process of obtaining) within eighteen (18) months post‑hire. All registrars/abstractors working in the State of Florida are required to obtain an individual code. Equal Opportunity Statement Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification. #J-18808-Ljbffr