Cancer Registrar - Cancer Program

Cancer Registrar - Cancer Program

PeaceHealth is seeking a Cancer Registrar for a Per Diem/Relief, Day position.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth 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.

This position will be performed fully remote. If telecommuting, PeaceHealth will provide the caregiver with necessary computer equipment. It is the responsibility of the caregiver to provide Internet access.

***Must reside in Washington, Oregon, or Alaska.***

Job Summary

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.

Details of the Position:

• 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.

What You Bring:

Education

• Associate Degree Required: Medical Records or 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)

Working Conditions

• 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.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

For additional information or questions, please email Jen Worthington at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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.