Registrar - Cancer Registry

Overview Baptist Health System Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. Benefits The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status. Job Summary A training position which requires enrollment in a Cancer Information Management Program with expected completion within 18 months of hire and attainment of CTR credentials. Demonstrates incremental understanding and competency in follow-up, casefinding, suspense, and abstracting. Demonstrates progressive competency in ICD-O coding, FORDS, Collaborative Staging, AJCC Staging, Multiple Primary & Histology Coding Rules, and Texas Cancer Registry and National Cancer Data Base reporting requirements. Demonstrates basic understanding of American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Program Standards. Meets all internal and external training targets. Assists in the coordination of cancer conferences. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned. Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION: Associate's Degree in Allied Health related field from an accredited school with evidence of enrollment in a National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) Cancer Information Management accredited program. PREFERRED EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited school for Health Information Management. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year in Cancer Registry, Health Information Management or other Allied Health field. Must possess basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 2 years of cancer registry experience. REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Must obtain Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification within 18 months of hire or transfer into department or position. PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). Compensation: $21.99 - $34.07 hourly. Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience. Organization Description Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team! Equal Employment Opportunity Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Baptist Health System