University of Utah Financial Services · 1 week ago
Certified Tumor Registrar
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$25/hr - $35/hr
2+ years expThe University of Utah Financial Services is seeking a Certified Tumor Registrar to manage cancer data. This role involves coding, staging, and abstracting cases of cancer and benign tumors, ensuring compliance with state and federal mandates.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Abstracts and reviews cases of malignancies and certain benign tumors diagnosed and/or treated within the organization
Codes, stages, and enters into the computer each case added to the tumor registry utilizing ICD -O, ICD -9/10, AJCC TNM (Tumor, Nodes, Metastasis) & Collaborative Staging/Coding, FORDS (Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards), and SEER (Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Results) guidelines
Complies with state and federal mandates that require the organization to report all diagnosed and/or treated malignancies and certain benign tumors
Participates in the quality management of the registry data and activities
Contacts patients, providers, and state registries per the database to gather follow-up information and verify or correct patient information
Compiles data and generates reports for special studies
Assists with the management of clinical documentation requirements related to regulatory rules and regulations
Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above
Demonstrated organizational skills
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of ICD -O and ICD -9CM Vol l,ll,lll, ICD -10 CM/ PCS , DMS Coding
Demonstrated knowledge of staging according to the American Joint Commission on Cancer ( AJCC ) staging system ( TNM ) Tumors Nodes Metastasis and Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Result ( SEER ) Summary Stage and Collaborative Staging
Ability to prioritize and coordinate work processes
Ability to assist in conflict management of teams
Qualification
Required
Current certification as Oncology Data Specialist – Certified (ODS-C) with the National Cancer Registrars Association
Associate's degree in a Health Information Management or National Cancer Registrar Association (NCRA) related field, or equivalency
Two years of related experience
Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above
Demonstrated organizational skills
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of ICD-O and ICD-9CM Vol I, II, III, ICD-10 CM/PCS, DMS Coding
Demonstrated knowledge of staging according to the American Joint Commission on Cancer (AJCC) staging system (TNM) Tumors Nodes Metastasis and Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Result (SEER) Summary Stage and Collaborative Staging
Ability to prioritize and coordinate work processes
Ability to assist in conflict management of teams
Preferred
RHIT or RHIA Certification
Certification in NCRA related area
Benefits
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).
Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information.
Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.
Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
Company
University of Utah Financial Services
Financial Services at the University of Utah is your partner in financial success.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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