Certified Tumor Registrar - Cancer Registry

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Certified Tumor Registrar - Cancer Registry','210548','Cancer Registry','Washington-Seattle','Variable','20 hours per week','20 hours per week','20 hours per week','20 hours per week','Monday - Friday/Variable Remote','Monday - Friday/Variable Remote','','','!*!Responsible for capturing accurate, timely cancer-related health information for every patient with a diagnosis of malignancy, or with a diagnosis of certain benign CNS diseases and following those patients at least once a year for life. The Certified Tumor Registrar will code the data collected using the current and appropriate rules according to the American College of Surgeons/Commission on Cancer, CSS, and the most current and appropriate requirements of the Washington State Cancer Registry. May work with other regulatory bodies as appropriate.

Located in Seattle, WA, Virginia Mason is an internationally recognized leader in the continuous improvement of health care. With an extensive list of awards and distinctions that includes our recognition as a Leapfrog Top Hospital of the Decade; Virginia Mason offers you the opportunity to partner with exceptionally talented peers at every level.  

You will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System, a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters… your patients. 
','!*!Associate’s degree in Health Information Management or a healthcare-related field (e.g., biology), or equivalent, required. Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) required within one year of hire and must be maintained through continuing education requirements. Also required are: extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology; working knowledge of all oncology staging and coding schemes; strong computer literacy and keyboarding skills; ability to work independently; strong aptitude for detail; and excellent communication skills. This position requires critical thinking, resourcefulness and willingness to dig into unfamiliar subject matter.

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or a healthcare-related field (e.g., biology). Knowledge of ICD-10 coding, AJCC Staging, Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards, Multiple Primary and Histology coding and American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer guideline.

Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.   

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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