Cancer Registrar

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Health Information Management or related field

• 2 years Cancer Registry experience

• Current Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential from National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of cancer registry and medical records policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of indexing, classification and staging systems. Knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology pertaining to cancer processes. Database management skills, especially in abstracting and coding cancer related data from medical records and laboratory reports that are computerized. Knowledge of report writing.

• Ability to read and follow written policies, instructions, and regulatory compliance standards.

• Ability to analyze information and mentally track multiple situations.

• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.

• Good interpersonal skills

• Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years abstracting experience.

• CTR, RHIA, RHIT, CPC or CCS

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Review and sort the coding list provided by HIM to identify potential cancer cases for inclusion in abstraction.

• Identify if a case is a re-occurrence which is to be added to an existing abstract.

• Identify cases which are non-reportable in accordance with Arkansas Central Cancer Registry regulations.

• Abstract comprehensive data set in a timely manner utilizing pathology and radiology reports, treatment records, laboratory values and other pertinent records. Documents diagnosis, stage, disease extent, treatment and response.

• Use multiple EMR information sources (Pathology, PT, Radiology reports, etc) to make a final determination for cancer staging of cases not staged by physician.

• Abstracts all primary cancer sites in accordance with multiple primary rules established by the CoC.

• Abstracts patient information into the cancer management database in compliance with government regulations.

• Maintains familiarity with ACoS and Arkansas Department of Health Reportable Lists and identifies qualified cases for inclusion in the Cancer Registry database.

• Research and collect diagnostic and treatment information for each patient from non-hospital sources (skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, etc) and updates abstracts by coding and text.

• Evaluates Multi-disciplinary Tumor Board Conference notes and includes information in abstract.

• Ensures zero errors prior to data submittal to accrediting bodies.

• Assists with quality control of abstracts by physicians in accordance with CoC standards.

• Coordinates and conducts quality improvement studies as approved by the Cancer Committee

• in adherence to the American College of Surgeons standards.

• Performs quality control of abstracts using a variety of methods including but not limited to visual review, computer edit checks, audits, data query, re-abstracting and reliability studies.

• Participates in peer review of edit sets based on text vs coded fields.

• Pulls reports as requested by internal and external requestors for statistical analysis, quality etc.

• Prepares data for National Cancer Data Base (NCDB) according to CoC standards

• Prepares data for the Arkansas Central Cancer Registry in accordance with state and federal requirements

• Abstracts data for special cancer studies in collaboration with clinical investigators in a timely manner, including data fields not typical of the comprehensive data set. This research is vital to meet the requirements for NCI designation.

• All cancer cases are followed from initial diagnosis to end of life. Requires annual patient contacts to obtain information including cancer status, ongoing treatment, new cancer, vital status, etc.

• Patients who have expired are verified via obituary or death certificate. HIM is notified of this death to ensure the patient's record is updated.

• Reports productivity daily and maintains monthly standards.

• Mentor new CTRs and participate in ongoing education.

• Maintain CTR accreditation by obtaining 21 CE's annually.

• Assists in the development and ongoing revision of policies and procedures relative to the cancer registry operations and abstracting.

• Maintains professional activities to remain current with cancer treatment developments, registry operations, accreditation requirements.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.