Tumor Registrar (Full Time- REMOTE)

MedStar Health
United States, Maryland, Columbia
5565 Sterrett Place (Show on map)
Nov 08, 2024
General Summary of Position The incumbent in this position abstracts, codes, and enters into a computerized data base diagnostic, demographic, treatment and follow up information on all patients with diagnoses of malignancies admitted to Medstar Georgetown University Hospital and/or the Lombardi Cancer Center. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Medstar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Abstracts data from medical records efficiently to meet productivity standards. Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and disease processes, and established guidelines to accurately abstract cancer cases. Performs procedures for identifying all malignant and benign cases set by the CoC and DC Central Registry from departments of the hospital, Lombardi Cancer Center and the outpatient areas to maintain suspense file. Maintains knowledge of cancer treatment, data acquisition, and related skills through continuing education and research. Answers requests for data from Tumor Registry database. Organizes and manages case finding, staging and follow up materials appropriately. Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive. Minimum Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED with knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology required or Associate's degree required or Bachelor's degree preferred Experience 1-2 years A minimum of two (2) years directly related work experience in tumor/cancer registry. required Licenses and Certifications TR - Tumor Registrar or eligible to sit for certification. required or Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working knowledge of personal computers, in-house computer systems, word processors, typewriters, telephones, copy machines and microfiche readers. This position has a hiring range of $29.34 - $47.30