Cancer Registry Registrar

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Oversee the management of the Tumor Registry.

• Conduct case finding by examining provisional pathology logs, death certificates, and diagnostic indices.

• Maintain organized case files with information gathered from case-finding reviews.

• Abstract and code necessary information within the ERS/Oncolog system.

• Execute patient follow-up utilizing imaging, the SSI death index, and Vital Records.

• Dispatch monthly letters to patients and physicians.

• Submit monthly case transfers to the State Registry.

• Provide weekly production logs that include production statistics.

• Organize activities related to the Tumor Conference and Cancer Committee.

• Collect positive cases and obtain pathology and cytology information.

• Record patient social information, diagnosis, presenter, and case specifics.

• Prepare, duplicate, and distribute the conference agendas.

• Rectify abstract errors in the ERS/Oncolog system on a monthly basis.

• Submit abstracts to the state and generate statistical reports.

• Assist healthcare providers with research data through Denver Health’s data warehouse.

• Provide timely responses to medical records requests.

• Identify request details and extract relevant information from the Tumor Registry.

• Foster positive relationships with employees, physicians, patients, and visitors.

• Uphold patient confidentiality and ensure a secure environment.

• Comply with Denver Health’s mission, values, and attendance policies.

⛳️ Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED is mandatory.

• Typically, two years of experience in the Cancer Registry field, particularly in data collection, is required.

• One year of preferred experience in medical coding.

• CTR or ODS-c certification through NCRA is essential.

• Familiarity with Tumor Registry laws, regulations, and procedures is necessary.

• Engage in training workshops, department, and section meetings.

• Maintain current Continuing Education (CE) hours to uphold CTR or ODS-c certification.

• Proficient computer keyboarding skills are required.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and its email and calendar functionalities is necessary.

• Strong oral and written communication abilities are a must.

• Excellent organizational skills with the capacity to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Ability to read and interpret coding guidelines and make informed coding decisions.

• Knowledge of researching coding-related topics and challenges is important.

• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• All applicants for safety-sensitive positions are required to pass a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick leave, and 7 Holidays.

• 100% paid parental leave for up to 6 weeks.

• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions of up to 9.5%.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

• Employer-covered disability and life insurance.

• Extensive well-being programs.

• On-site fitness center for employees.

• Access to the nationally recognized RESTORE Center.

• Complimentary RTD EcoPass for public transportation.

• Childcare discount programs available.

• Exclusive benefits with large brands, travel, and more.

• Tuition reimbursement and assistance offered.

• Opportunities for education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center.

• Professional clinical advancement programs and shared governance.

• Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

• Free coaching for student loans and assistance with navigating the PSLF program.

• Eligible employer for the National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC).