Tumor Registrar

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

📋 Description

• Gathers and retrieves data utilizing a computerized cancer registry system, responsible for identifying cases, abstracting information, and following up on cases of malignant diseases diagnosed and treated at the medical center.

• Analyzes and interprets medical information found in the medical records of cancer patients, coding the topography and morphology of cancer cases.

• Codes and abstracts data for input into the cancer registry’s computer system.

• Collaborates with clinicians, epidemiologists, and other researchers on cancer-related studies and research projects; highlights the strengths and limitations of cancer registry data and offers guidance on the appropriate use of this data.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient in reading and interpreting medical information for the purpose of coding and classifying malignant cases in accordance with American College of Surgeons (ACOS) standards.

• Skilled in abstracting information from patient medical records and histories to fulfill the data requirements of the cancer registry computer system.

• Capable of operating a computer terminal to retrieve patient information and conduct cancer registry inquiry tasks.

• Competent in analyzing and interpreting cancer registry data for users of the registry.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and a generous paid time off policy.

• Complimentary parking.

• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy, with 85% covered by GBMC if applicable.

• Company-subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center, if applicable.

• Pre-paid tuition for professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• 401(a) and 403(b) retirement savings plans.