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Why work here?

Beyond an outstanding benefit package and competitive salaries, we take pride in hiring the best, most committed employees. Our staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a multifaceted, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.

What will you be doing:

The Cancer Registrar (CTR) reviews patient documentation and diagnostic information to analyze and abstract tumor data. The CTR assigns and reports codes for diagnosing and treating cancers for reporting and regulatory compliance. The CTR queries multiple electronic record and tracking systems, performs follow-up, participates in quality reviews, and compile and trend data and generate reports.

• Abstract cancer-related data according to established policies and procedures including summarizing patient’s records, demographic data, diagnostic procedures, date of diagnoses, histological diagnosis and treatment.
• Assign codes for treatments, procedures and diagnoses according to appropriate classification systems such as: ICD-9-CM; ICD-10-CM; ICD-); American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACoS CoC) guidelines; Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards (FORDS); American Joint Commission on Cancer (AJCC); Tumor, Nodes, Metastasis (TNM) & Collaborative Staging/Coding; and Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) guidelines.
• Perform data entry utilizing specialized software.
• Follow-up annually on each known living patient accessioned into the registry from completion of treatment to death to determine their cancer status, quality, and length of survival, subsequent treatment, and complete death information.
• Compiles data and generates reports for special studies and annual reporting.
• Facilitates or answers telephone inquiries related to the status of registry patient and medical information; enters data in compliance with the State of CA required reporting guidelines.
• Follows privacy and confidentiality rules in accordance with Cedars Sinai Health System, State, Federal, and HIPAA regulations.

Experience Requirements:

• 2+ years in a Health Information Department.
• Knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, and Health Information specific applications.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and cancer disease processes.

Educational/Licensure/Certification/Registration Requirements:

Associate Degree/College Diploma in Business Administration, Computer Science or Healthcare related field.

Bachelor's Degree in healthcare related field. (preferred)

Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR), active CTR Credential upon hire.

Working Title: Cancer Registrar - Tumor Registry
Department: Tumor Registry
Business Entity: Corporate Services
Job Category: Family & Function,Corporate Services,Family & Function,Corporate Services
Job Specialty: UNASSIGNED
Position Type: Full-time
Shift Length: 8 hour shift
Shift Type: Day
Base Pay:$32.62 - $50.56