Temporary Registrar, Full Time

Department

37277 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - LC: Cancer Data Services

Department

37277 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - LC: Cancer Data Services

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Pay Range

$26.55 - $39.85

Job Summary

Performs accurate, consistent, and complete abstracting of patient records. Conducts quality analysis of records to ensure compliance with CAP protocols, AJCC staging, and ACOS requirements. Queries database and creates reports on requested subsets of cancer patient data.

Job Requirements

High School Diploma or GED General Studies; Associate Degree in Health Science or related field preferred

Certified Cancer Registrar

2+ years Cancer Registry experience

Key Responsibilities

Review pathology reports and ensure accurate AJCC cancer staging documentation, CAP protocols, and physician-completed staging forms.

Abstract and maintain cancer registry data using industry standards and coding systems, including AJCC, ICD-O, SEER, Collaborative Staging, and Facility Registry Data Standards.

Submit accurate and timely cancer data to the National Cancer Database (NCDB) and State Tumor Registry, and prepare monthly departmental statistics.

Perform monthly quality assurance audits for Radiation Oncology, chemotherapy, and diagnostic data to ensure data accuracy and compliance.

Participate in multidisciplinary Tumor Board conferences, documenting discussions, treatment recommendations, and patient care decisions.

Support American College of Surgeons (ACOS)/Commission on Cancer accreditation efforts by maintaining knowledge of standards and ensuring compliance.

Assist with daily Cancer Registry operations and provide coverage in the absence of the Oncology Program Manager.

Participate in community outreach, cancer education, screening events, and support programs.

Promote a positive, collaborative work environment through teamwork, professionalism, and excellent communication.

Comply with UNC Health standards related to safety, service, accountability, continuous improvement, HIPAA, corporate compliance, credential maintenance, and required education/training.

Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Additional Skills And Abilities

Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology

AJCC and Seer Staging

ICO-3 manual

Collaborative Staging

Multiple Primary Histology Manual and COC FORDS manual

Working knowledge of ACOS requirements

Knowledge of Cancer data software systems.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

Strong investigative and analytical skills with detail orientation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to function as a self-paced individual

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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