Health Information Techn I - Tumor Registry

Job Description

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 times for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We also were awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year. This annual award recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We offer an outstanding benefits package that includes health care, paid time off, and a 403(B). Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.

What you will be doing in this role:

Performs specialized health information activities necessary to organize, maintain and use electronic and paper patient health records.

Depending on area assigned, may specialize in one or more clerical functions; tumor registry follow up monitoring/reporting process, patient follow-up letters, locate and request patient records needed for Registrars to complete abstracting, data entry, telephone calls, maintain follow-up timeliness and percentages as required for accreditation, or serve as the satellite rep in off-campus locations, analyze/research errors, participate in quality reviews, compile and trend data and generate reports, queries multiple electronic record and tracking systems.

Understands chart organization and content, CSMC and external requirements related to chart documentation and privacy.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree or some college preferred.

• RHIT preferred upon hire.

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a health care setting or related field.

• Experience with active case finding through systematic review of admission logs, pathology reports, radiology reports, cytology reports, and oncology logs to identify reportable cancer cases highly preferred.

• Experience with cancer tumor registry a plus.

Skills/Experience Sought:

• Basic medical terminology, knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

• Basic knowledge of ICD-

1. • Attention to detail, advanced problem solving and analytical skills.

• Demonstrated proficiency with basic PC skills in Word, Excel, Outlook.

• Detailed knowledge of the medical record content and chart organization.

• Detailed knowledge of documentation and privacy regulatory standards.

• Strong customer service and communication skills. English language proficiency, written and spoken, and bilingual a plus.

• Strong data analysis and research skills for error corrections.

• Knowledge of hospital computer systems and EMR's. Knowledge of EPIC system.

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished and compassionate staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.