Cancer Registrar
Boston Medical Center · Remote US
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POSITION SUMMARY
The role of a Cancer Registrar is to comply cancer registry operations as directed by Senior Cancer Registrar and in compliance with facility needs, State and Commission on Cancer requirements. Remote work opportunity.
Position: Cancer Registrar
Department: Tumor Registry
Schedule: Part Time
EDUCATION
Associate’s degree ( or equivalent combination of formal education and experience).
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR®) through the National Cancer Registrars Association's (NCRA) Council.
EXPERIENCE
For candidates with an Associate’s degree or coding program certificate, work requires 3 years minimum relevant healthcare experience. For candidates with high school diploma, work requires at least 5 years relevant healthcare experience.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Knowledge of medical terminology and tumor registry coding principles (e.g. ICD-0, FORDS, SEER, etc.)
- Extensive knowledge and advanced education of American college of Surgeons (ACoS) and Commission on Cancer (COC) accreditation standards
- Previous registry management experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Proficient with Cancer Registry System ( METRIQ or equivalent ).
- Demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work well independently and efficiently with strong attention to detail.
- Manage time effectively and prioritize workload.
- Understand and adhere to institutional confidentiality guidelines at all times.