Cancer & Tumor Registrar II

Cancer Registry Specialist

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

120 N OAK ST

City:

HINSDALE

State:

Illinois

Postal Code:

60521

Job Description:

Full-Time: Remote anywhere in US

Identifies, analyzes, and documents the history, diagnosis, treatment, disease status, and survival data of cancer patients. Prepares and electronically submits required reporting information to the state and other appropriate cancer databases. Collects data for patient care evaluations, protocol studies, and audits. Complies with all reporting requests and requirements. Abstracts all required cancer-related information into the electronic cancer registry system. Coordinates and maintains the long-term follow-up process of data collection and input for all cancer registry patients. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Medical Terminology & Anatomy-Required
• Attention to details and strong understanding of cancer data collection, medical coding and healthcare regulation-Required
• Cancer Staging and Classification Systems-Required
• Coding Systems-Required
• State and Central Cancer Registries Reporting-Required
• Knowledge of abstracting systems-Required
• Cancer Case Abstracting-Required
• Data Quality and Validation- Required
• Analytical Thinking -Making judgments on stage grouping, coding and treatment classification-Required
• Communication-Clear written communication for documentation and collaboration-Required.
• Maintaining HIPPA compliance-Required

Adhering to federal and state reporting guidelines-Required

Education:

• Associate's in Health Information Management [Required]

Work Experience:

• 5+ years abstracting experience in CoC approved cancer program [Required]
• Overall cancer registry experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• National Cancer Registrars' Association (NCRA) [Required]
• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) [Required]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements

Pay Range:

$22.91 - $42.60

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.