Medical Records Job In Corpus Christi, Texas
Tumor Registrar - Cancer Center
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Corpus Christi, Texas 78404 Type of Facility: Hospital
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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