Summary:

Processes, maintains, and reports cancer-related health information data for research, quality assurance, and facility planning and marketing. Abstracts and codes cancer-related clinical data using appropriate classification systems. Obtains long-term follow-up data and analyzes institutional standards.

Responsibilities:

Maintains the Cancer Registry through case finding, abstracting, and State reporting. Coordinates program accreditation requirements to include follow up of all cancer patients, cancer case conferences, Cancer Committee, pathology and operative reporting protocols, cancer data quality control, and quality measures. Organizes a cancer related data collection system. Performs administrative secretarial support duties accurately and professionally.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum one year registrar experience preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-O, DRG and AJCC.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) preferred at time of hire. CTR must be obtained within three years from date of hire or transfer.

Work Type:

Full Time

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

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