About this role
Under limited supervision, responsible for identifying, registering and maintaining the Cancer Center Tumor Registry database.
- Experience in tumor registry or medical records experience.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology and tumor nomenclature.
- Effective skills in abstracting and coding patient medical record information.
- Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
- Ability to be detail-oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.
- Proficient knowledge of all Microsoft applications.
- Ability to remain up-to-date with regard to educational and/or technical qualifications related to, knowledge of the cancer disease process, cancer diagnostic methods and procedures, composition of the patient record, data interpretation, and statistical and analytical skills.
Education:
Associates degree in health science field or post high school coursework in nursing, health information management, or related field is required.
Experience:
Four (4) years of registry/case abstracting experience is required.
Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Tumor Registrar certification is required.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) is preferred.