Cancer Registrar

Cancer Registrar

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Entity: Corporate Services

Department: Cancer Registry

Location: This position is based in Philadelphia but is eligible to be performed remotely from within the United States. For remote work outside PA/NJ/DE/MD, employment will be through a third party.

Hours: Remote, Part-Time, 1st shift.

Salary Range:

Minimum $26,900

Midpoint $34,140

Maximum $41,390

Position Description:

The Cancer Registrar is responsible for performing Case-finding, Abstraction, Tracking of Diagnostic and Treatment information and Follow-Up (of Analytic cancer cases for the patient's lifetime) in accordance with requirements of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Commission on Cancer (CoC), as well as the Pennsylvania Cancer Registry (PCR). The Cancer Registrar is responsible for maintaining patient confidentiality and security of patient data at all times. This position works as part of the Cancer Registry team alongside fellow Cancer Registrars and Lead Cancer Registrars and follows direction from Lead Cancer Registrars, as needed, and reports directly to the Assistant Director of the Cancer Registry Department.

The Cancer Registrar is responsible for completing annual education requirements outlined by the National Association of Cancer Registrars (NCRA) to ensure the maintenance of their active and good standing Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C).

The Cancer Registrar will be a remote employee for the majority of the time, but may be requested to travel onsite for trainings, meetings and/or events. The Cancer Registrar is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure and ergonomically correct working environment at their remote location.

Accountabilities:

• Performs Case-finding of Cancer Cases according to the requirements of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) and/or the Pennsylvania Cancer Registry (PCR) – while meeting and maintaining current Productivity Quota and Accuracy requirements per Departmental standards.
• Performs Abstraction of Cancer Cases according to the requirements of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) and/or the Pennsylvania Cancer Registry (PCR) – while meeting and maintaining current Productivity Quota and Accuracy requirements per Departmental standards.
• Responsible for tracking of diagnostic and treatment information of Cancer Cases according to the requirements of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) and/or the Pennsylvania Cancer Registry (PCR) to ensure a complete and accurate Abstract – while meeting and maintaining current Productivity Quota and Accuracy requirements per Departmental standards.
• Performs follow-up of Analytical Cancer Cases according to the requirements of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) and/or the Pennsylvania Cancer Registry (PCR) for the lifetime of the Patient – while meeting and maintaining current Productivity Quota and Accuracy requirements per departmental standards.
• Actively participates in and supports departmental and organizational quality initiatives and goals.
• Actively attends and participates in departmental, organizational and/or educational meetings, as requested. Remote employees are expected to travel onsite for meetings/events, as needed.
• Complete and submit status (productivity) report at end of each work week to appropriate contact(s) per departmental standards.
• Update work-list on shared drive on daily basis unless specified otherwise by departmental management.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and security of patient data in all formats maintained in Cancer Registry at all times.
• Maintain annual competencies set forth by department, organization and/or national accreditation requirements.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Minimum Requirements:

Required Education and Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED is required (Associate's Degree is preferred)
• 0-1 years experience in Cancer Registry with a minimum of 1 year of abstraction experience as a Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C) in a hospital setting.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications:

• Oncology Data Specialist credential - active and in good standing

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.