Open role
Tumor Registrar
- Department: Health Info Mgt - Coding
- Primary Work Location: Phoenix, AZ
- Schedule - Shift - Hours: Regular FT 40 Hours Per Week - Days
Summary
Under the direction of the Sr. Coding Manager, this position will perform Cancer registry responsibilities that comply with the regulations set forth by the Commission on Cancer. This position will include research, analysis, and reporting of collected data compiled by documentation contained in the medical record. Responsible for maintaining databases of cancer information that are used to research cancer prevention and treatment methods. These activities can be conducted by examining records to detect cancer earlier, improve treatments, and increase survival rates. The examination of medical and pathology records to determine patient eligibility for the cancer registry will be performed. This position may be performed remotely for candidates residing in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin. Hourly Pay Range: $23.08 - $34.04 Qualifications Education:- Requires a high school diploma or GED.
- Requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Tumor Registrar.
- Must have Cancer Registry training.
- Prefer certification as a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR).
- Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
- Requires the ability to operate a computer in a Windows environment.
- Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing, including knowledge of basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality standards.
- Initiative, independent thinking, and problem-solving skills are strongly preferred.
High school diploma or GED; 1+ year Tumor Registrar experience; Cancer Registry training; CTR certification preferred; English proficiency; computer skills in Windows environment.
Key Responsibilities
- maintaining cancer databases
- examining medical records
- reporting cancer data
Skills & Tools
Windows
Job Details
- Category: Healthcare Services - Allied Health
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Phoenix or Alabama or Arizona or Florida or Georgia or Iowa or Kansas or Kentucky or Michigan or Mississippi or Missouri or Nevada or Oklahoma or South Carolina or Tennessee or Texas or Utah or Wisconsin
- Salary: USD 48,006 – 70,803 / year
- Languages: English
About Valleywise Health
A healthcare organization providing medical services and cancer registry management. — Industry: Healthcare