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Tumor Registrar
Location
Maryland
Posted
9 days ago
Salary
$24 - $40 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Tumor Registrar
GBMC HealthCare
• Collects and retrieves data using a computerized cancer registry system and is responsible for case finding, abstracting, and follow-up of cases of malignant diseases diagnosed and treated at the medical center. • Reads and interprets medical information which is contained in medical records of cancer patients and codes topography and morphology of cancer cases. • Codes and abstracts data for entry into the cancer registry’s computer system. • Assists and collaborates with clinicians, epidemiologists and other researchers on cancer related studies and research projects; indicates the strengths and limitations of cancer registry data and provides guidance in the appropriate use of registry data.
Job Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret medical information in order to code and classify malignant cases according to American College of Surgeons (ACOS) requirements
- Ability to abstract information from patient medical records and histories in order to complete the data elements required of the cancer registry computer system.
- Ability to operate a computer terminal in order to retrieve patient information and perform cancer registry inquiry tasks.
- Ability to analyze and interpret cancer registry data for users of the cancer registry.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and generous paid time off
- Free parking
- Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC "if applicable"
- Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center "if applicable"
- Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan
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