Cancer Registrar - Teton Cancer Institute

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Description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Cancer Registrar to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY :

The Cancer Registrar is responsible for managing cancer patient databases for the purpose recording information that may be used to help detect cancer earlier, improve treatments and increase survival rates.

They examine medical and pathology records to determine patient eligibility for the cancer registry. Creating abstracts of medical records by translating the medical terminology into standardized codes that record the patients diagnosis and treatment information.

Responsible for compiling and reporting data from all the medical facilities that treat a patient. Performs other duties in the facility as deemed necessary by administration.

BENEFITS :

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include :

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for abstracting of ACOS-COC defined data elements on all newly diagnosed patients and patients receiving cancer treatment.
• Responsible for timely submission of abstracted information to the Idaho Central Tumor Registry for research purposes and mandatory disease reporting requirements.
• Reviews data for completeness and accuracy. Follows up with data sources as necessary.
• Submit a Quarterly Fiscal Year Workload Summary report indicating workload statistics.
• Develop and edit policies and procedures in conjunction with process improvement procedures.
• Stays current on new protocols, software changes, policies and procedures, regulations and quality assurance.
• Behaves and dresses in a professional and courteous manner consistent a representative of Mountain View Hospital.
• Performs other duties as needed or requested.

ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW :

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients.

We serve the entire Snake River Valley all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day.

If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

Education : Associates Degree or completion of certificate program in cancer information management. MUST HAVE CURRENT CTR CERTIFICATE OR OBTAIN WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE.

Must have taken courses in anatomy, physiology and have an in-depth knowledge of medical terminology. Database management skills are also necessary.

Experience : At least 2 years experience as a cancer registrar.

Language / Communication : Must be able to communicate effectively in English and strong communication skills.

Mental Capabilities : Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.