Registrar – Cancer Registry

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

📋 Description

• This is a training role that necessitates enrollment in a Cancer Information Management Program, with an expected completion timeframe of 18 months from the date of hire and the achievement of CTR credentials.

• Shows a developing understanding and proficiency in follow-up, casefinding, suspense, and abstracting.

• Displays advancing competency in ICD-O coding, FORDS, Collaborative Staging, AJCC Staging, Multiple Primary & Histology Coding Rules, as well as Texas Cancer Registry and National Cancer Data Base reporting requirements.

• Exhibits a fundamental understanding of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Program Standards.

• Achieves all internal and external training objectives.

• Aids in the organization of cancer conferences.

• Completes the required competencies for the position within the specified introductory period.

⛳️ Requirements

• An Associate's Degree in an Allied Health related field from an accredited institution, with proof of enrollment in a National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) accredited Cancer Information Management program.

• One year of experience in Cancer Registry, Health Information Management, or another Allied Health field.

• Must have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• A minimum of two years of cancer registry experience is preferred.

• Must achieve Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification within 18 months of being hired or transferring into the department or position.

• Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credentials are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.

• Generous paid time off.

• Opportunities for career development and continuing education.

• Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependents.

• Employee Assistance program and employee discount program.

• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.