Certified Tumor Registrar Job occupation at University of Utah Health Care in Salt Lake City

University of Utah Health Care is at present looking to employ Certified Tumor Registrar Job on Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:24:29 GMT. Certified Tumor Registrar Requisition Number: 8364 Reg/Temp Regular Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Day Work Schedule: .. Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT Department: HCH CST 60G TUMOR REGISTRY Apply for this job: Interested in this opportunity? - Apply Now! - Email this opportunity to a friend/colleague Socialize this job opportunity to a friend...

Certified Tumor Registrar Job

Location: Salt Lake City Utah

Description: University of Utah Health Care is at present looking to employ Certified Tumor Registrar Job right now, this occupation will be placed in Utah. More details about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Certified Tumor Registrar

Requisition Number: 8364 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Day

Work Schedule:! .. Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: HCH CST 60G TUMOR REGISTRY

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EEO Statement
The University of Utah Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah Health Care is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient ! care, research and education. Success in this mission requires! a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for coding, staging, and abstracting all cases of cancer and certain benign tumors initially seen, diagnosed, and/or treated at University of Utah Hospital & Clinics (UUHC).

This position is not responsible for providing care to patients.

Responsibilities:

• Abstracts and reviews cases of malignancies and certain benign tumors diagnosed and/or treated at University of Utah Hospital & Clinics.
• 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), a! nd SEER (Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Results) guidelines.
• Complies with state and federal mandates that require the UUHC 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, & 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 in retrieving and compiling data for preparation of annual reporting.
• Assists in completing the American College of Surgeons Patient Care Evaluations.
• Assists in coordinating the Treatment Planning Conferences and to attend Cancer Committee meetings.
• Assist with the management of clinical documentation requirements related to regulatory rules and regulations

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demo! nstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlin! ed 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.

Qualifications:
Required

• Associates degree in a Health Information Management or National Cancer Registrar Association (NCRA) related field or equivalency.
• Two years of experience.
• Completion of the National Tumor Registrar Certification within one year of hire.

Qualifications (Preferred):
Preferred

• RHIT or RHIA Certification.
• Certification in NCRA related area.

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This occupation starts available on: Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:24:29 GMT

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