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| 03/02/10 |
Cancer Registry
Consultant |
Care Communications, Inc. |
| 02/08/10 |
Cancer Registrar III |
Parkland Health & Hospital System |
| 02/03/10 |
Public Health
Technician II |
Texas Cancer Registry, Texas Department of State Health
Svcs |
| 02/03/10 |
Public Health
Technician II |
Texas Cancer Registry, Texas Department of State Health
Svcs |
| 02/02/10 |
Oncology Data
Management Supervisor |
Seton Family of Hospitals |
| 01/31/10 |
Public Health
Technician III |
Texas Cancer Registry, Texas Department of State Health
Svcs |
| 01/24/10 |
Certified Tumor
Registrar |
The Methodist Hospital |
| 01/14/10 |
Cancer Registrar II |
St. David’s Medical Center |
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Cancer Registry
Consultant
Care Communications, Inc.
Introduction:
Recognized as Chicago’s Best Small
Business to Work For by The National Association for
Business Resources Care Communications, Inc. continues
to experience tremendous growth and needs experienced
professionals like you now!
Job Description:
CANCER REGISTRY CONSULTANTS What does
Care Communications, Inc. Offer YOU? -An environment
that values people, professionalism, integrity, and
service -Access to the latest in cutting-edge computer
technology, equipment, and software -Diversity.
Experience a wide range of HIM projects and work in a
variety of settings and locations
Required Qualifications:
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CTR Certification
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Exceptional Written and Verbal
Communication Skills
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The ability to work independently
with attention to detail
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A Minimum of 3 years Registry
Experience in Case Finding, Abstracting, Follow-up,
QA, Survey and NCDB Data Edit Corrections and
Submission
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A minimum of 5 years experience in
cancer program management in order to perform
Operations Reviews, Interim Management, Survey
preparation, and/or Mock Surveys
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Knowledge of Multiple Abstracting
Systems preferred
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Strong Computer and Microsoft Office
Skills
Compensation/Benefits:
Our Traveling Cancer Registry
consultants enjoy:
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Above average earnings and benefits
package
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Variety of prestigious and diverse
client locations
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Being part of the CARE family
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Flexible Schedules, a balance
between travel and home
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Generous Continuing Education
Allowance
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Collegial Support Systems. Not to
mention …
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Travel Pay
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Air miles/Hotel points
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Corporate Travel Card
Instructions for Resume Submission:
Qualified and like to learn more?
Contact us!
Barbara Black
Care Communications, Inc.
205 W. Wacker Drive,
Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60606
Fax: 312-229-7130
E-mail to
hr@care-communications.com
Visit our Website at
www.carecommunications.com
Please reference this ad with your
resume. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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Cancer Registrar III
Parkland Health & Hospital System
Introduction:
When Excellence can be rare. . . FIND IT
HERE. Excellent Opportunity for a Cancer Registrar. As a
Cancer Registrar your knowledge and talents deserve an
excellent professional home. So, why not bring them to
Parkland. Recognized by U.S.News & World Report as one
of “America’s Best Hospitals,” Parkland provides an
outstanding environment in which employees excel.
Job Description:
The chosen candidate will serve as a
resource for peers in the completion of abstracts while
providing support of registry operations at Parkland to
maintain accreditation and compliance with program
standards.
Required Qualifications:
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Must be able to demonstrate
knowledge of anatomy and physiology concepts.
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Must be able to demonstrate
knowledge of medical terminology.
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Must be able to interact well with
physicians and other hospital staff on a daily
basis.
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Must be able to demonstrate
extensive knowledge of registry operations and
provide mentoring to peers.
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Must have excellent written and oral
communication skills.
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Must be able to generate reports and
provide detailed analysis.
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Must be able to function with
minimal supervision.
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Must be able to demonstrate
knowledge of computers, word processing, spreadsheet
and database software.
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Must have knowledge of all registry
operations.
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Knowledgeable of cancer site
specific disease management standards of care.
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Understands American College of
Surgeons (ACos) Cancer Program Standards and
application to registry operations.
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Must be able to generate reports to
evaluate database quality, completeness and national
data standards.
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Must be fully competent in all
registry operations.
Education Qualifications:
Must have four years of registry
experience. May have an equivalent combination of
education and/or experience in lieu of specific
education and/or experience as stated above.
Certification or credentials required in registry field.
Compensation/Benefits:
As part of our team you will receive a
competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package
including tuition reimbursement and continuing education
support. This is the right time to consider Parkland
Instructions for Resume Submission:
Please visit us
online to apply.
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Public Health
Technician II (Austin)
Texas Cancer Registry, Texas Department of State Health
Services
Job Description:
The Public Health
Technician II will:
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Perform moderately complex technical
and analytical duties in the training, collection
and reporting of cancer registry data in the Cancer
Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch (CESB)
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Train medical providers and others
in cancer reporting methods
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Perform International Classification
of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-O) coding of cancer
data
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Participate in casefinding,
re-abstracting and other quality control review and
analysis to ensure reliability, completeness,
consistency and comparability of cancer data
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Work will be performed under the
general supervision of the Southwest Texas Registry
Operations Group Manager in Austin and under the
direction from the Team Lead in Austin with moderate
latitude for the use of initiative and independent
judgment
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Travel will be up to 50%
Registration or Licensure Requirements:
Certified Tumor Registrar or Certified
Tumor Registrar eligible.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary Range: $2,802.75 - $4,344.16
Contact:
An application can be entered
online.
Posting Number 144270
An official State of Texas application
can be faxed to: AccessHr at 1-866-245-3646.
Phone: 888-894-4747
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Public Health
Technician II (Austin)
Texas Cancer Registry, Texas Department of State Health
Services
Job Description
The Public Health
Technician II will:
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Perform highly complex
technical and analytical duties in the collection
and reporting of Texas Cancer Registry, Cancer
Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch (CES) data
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Perform cancer record
consolidation
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Use computer and visual
procedures to review abstracts for quality,
accuracy, and completeness
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Assemble data in order
to assess internal quality control needs
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Position will contact
reporting institutions for clarification of cancer
reports
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PH Tech II will assists
with cancer incidence and other studies
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Work will be performed
under general direction of the Quality Assurance and
Training Manager and Team Lead with extensive
latitude for the use for initiative and independent
judgment
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Travel will be up to 15%
Registration or Licensure Requirements:
Certified Tumor Registrar or Certified
Tumor Registrar eligible.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary Range: $2,802.75 - $4,344.16
Contact:
An application can be entered
online.
Posting Number 142273
An official State of Texas application
can be faxed to: AccessHr at 1-866-245-3646.
Phone: 888-894-4747
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Oncology
Data Management Supervisor
Seton Family of Hospitals
Introduction
If you crave a career where you can make
a difference every day, you belong at Seton. As the
Oncology Data Management Supervisor at the Seton Family
of Hospitals in beautiful Austin, Texas, you will join
our innovative and rapidly growing cancer program, which
is part of the National Cancer Institute’s National
Community Cancer Center Program pilot and a Rapid
Quality Reporting System (RQRS) beta site.
About Seton
At the Seton Family of Hospitals, our healthcare teams
share expertise and clinical innovations across a
network of more than 20 locations. We are home to two
outstanding programs specializing in adult and childhood
cancer treatment, as well as the LIVESTRONG Survivorship
Center for pediatrics. In fact, we were the first in
Texas and the seventh in the nation to receive Network
Cancer Program accreditation.
About Austin, Texas
Austin is located in the heart of Central Texas, and is
only hours from Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. Rich in
history, cultural diversity, natural beauty and a
vibrant blend of pastimes and professions, Austin is a
cosmopolitan city with a down-home feel. Whatever you
like, Austin has something to offer.
Job Description
In this key role, you will oversee
Network Cancer Program accreditation for six sites,
cancer conferences and quality outcome studies using
registry data. You will work with supportive physicians
and lead our strong and committed Oncology Data
Management team to maintain Commission on Cancer (CoC)
and Texas Cancer Registry (TCR) requirements, as well as
establish and develop collaborative relationships with
physicians, administration and other departments.
Required Qualifications
Requirements:
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At least 5 years experience as a
Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR), to include at least
2 years experience in network cancer registry
management.
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CTR certification required
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Bachelor’s degree and RHIA/RHIT
preferred.
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Must have knowledge of statistics,
medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, cancer
registry software and databases.
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Must also be able to interpret
data/statistics and have working knowledge of MS
Office.
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Requires excellent communication,
teamwork and leadership skills.
The ideal candidate will have experience
managing a multi-site registry and leading Commission on
Cancer Accreditation, be able to work collaboratively
with multiple stakeholders, possess strong quality
reporting skills and demonstrate interest in leading a
growing and innovative oncology data management program.
Compensation/Benefits
We offer competitive pay, great benefits
and an amazing work environment. EOE
Instructions for Resume Submission
Join one of the Top 100 healthcare
systems in the nation. Put the concept of care back into
your career at Seton! Apply online at
www.seton.net/careers today.
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Public Health
Technician III (Austin)
Texas Cancer Registry, Texas Department of State Health
Job Description:
The Public Health Technician III will
perform complex technical and consultative work in
public health cancer registration and control. Duties
will be performed under the limited supervision of the
Southwest Texas Registry Operations Group Manager and
Team Lead in Austin.
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Will coordinate, implement and
supervise casefinding surveys in cancer reporting
institutions.
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Will perform complex technical work
in the area of quality control review and serve as
reviewer for incoming cancer reports and/or medical
records submitted by reporting institutions and/or
coded by regional staff.
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Will consult with local health
agencies(i.e., hospital personnel, private
physicians) to implement systematic methods of
casefinding and quality assurance to ensure the
identification and reporting of all cancer cases to
the Cancer
Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch (CESB),
Texas Cancer Registry(TCR).
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Will assist with performing cancer
data submission uploads from reporting facilities.
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Work will be performed with
considerable latitude for the use of initiative and
independent judgment.
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Travel will be up to 35%.
Required Qualifications:
Certified Tumor Registrar or Certified
Tumor Registrar eligible.
Contact:
An application can be entered
online.
An official State of Texas application
can be faxed to: AccessHr at 1-866-245-3646.
Phone: 888-894-4747
Lee Cantrell, Staff Services Officer
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Certified Tumor Registrar
The Methodist Hospital (Medical Center)
Job Description:
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Responsible for complete and
accurate data collection in accordance with
state law as detailed in the Texas Cancer
Incidence Act, Commission on Cancers Facility
Oncology Registry Data Standards, and TMH
guidelines.
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Ensure that all healthcare
cancer information is thoroughly reviewed and
assigned appropriate codes and staging such that
statistical data base is accurate, complete, and
timely for required reporting.
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Participates in continuous
improvement, reporting, and follow-up programs
in order to meet departmental goals.
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Assists manager in all aspects
of cancer program activities.
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Coordinates casefinding and data
collection activities in accordance with the
Texas Cancer Incidence Reporting Act, Facility
Oncology Registry Data Standards (FORDS), and
TMH Cancer Committee. (EF)
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Analyzes and reviews the
healthcare documented in various sources that
includes system records as well as
correspondence with physician offices and other
facilities to obtain all necessary cancer
information assuring each case is thoroughly and
completely abstracted. (EF)
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Participates in planning and
conducting of a continuous improvement program
to ensure accurate, complete, and timely data
collection. (EF)
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Assures department productivity
and data accuracy is maintained at appropriate
levels to meet agency requirements. (EF)
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Maintains and actively expands
knowledge of the cancer disease process,
diagnostic methods and procedures, and all
possible treatment variations. (EF)
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Assists with development and
maintenance of procedure manuals and reference
aids.
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Identifies continuing education
needs of the department and participates in
staff development.
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Assists with reporting of data
to the Texas Department of Health (state central
cancer registry), National Cancer Data Base,
physicians, and other authorized users in
accordance with departmental procedures for
release of information.
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Demonstrates the components of
the ICARE values statement.
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Follows all safety rules while
on the job. Reports accidents promptly and
corrects minor safety hazards.
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Performs other duties as
assigned.
Required Qualifications:
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Thorough knowledge of and
ability to code cancer data utilizing
International Classification of Diseases for
Oncology (ICDO), FORDS, American Joint Committee
on Cancer (AJCC), SEER Summary Stage and Texas
Cancer Reporting Handbook.
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Background in statistics,
medical terminology, and anatomy. Maintain
strict confidentiality.
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Two years experience as a cancer
registrar or one year experience and completion
of a Cancer Registry Management Program approved
by National Cancer Registrars Association.
Education Qualifications:
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High school degree or
equivalent.
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Some college, including medical
terminology and anatomy and physiology.
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Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)
by the National Board for Certified Registrar
(must have certification).
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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND
REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED Certified Tumor Registrar
(CTR) by National Board for Certified Registrars
Compensation/Benefits:
The Methodist Hospital System is
proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to
full and part-time employees on the first day of
employment, free parking or free bus passes, as well
as a 403(b) and a Defined Contribution Plan for
retirement.
Instructions for Resume
Submission:
Submit an online application at
www.methodisthealth.com
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Cancer Registrar II
St. David’s Medical Center
Job Description
Maintains components of Cancer
Registry in accordance with American College of Surgeons (ACOS)
requirements for approved cancer programs and Texas Cancer Registry
reporting requirements. Interacts with medical staff, staff of
physicians’ offices and other health care providers, and staff of
various hospital departments in order to maintain program components.
Shares her time between North Austin Medical Center and St. David’s
Medical Center.
Interacts a great deal with the
Medical Staff as well as other hospital departments; handles
confidential information; makes difficult decisions; utilizes computer
equipment; keeps current on legal requirements; keeps current on ACOS
and Texas Cancer Registry requirements. Strong personal computer
skills with two years experience using personal computers. Must be
able to communicate effectively and professionally in writing, in
person and over the telephone.
- Abstracts patient records in accordance with ACOS, Texas Cancer Registry and hospital Cancer Committee requirements.
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Identifies all reportable
cases to be
abstracted.
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Performs data collection for patient care evaluation studies.
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Works with registry manager and physicians in performing quality assurance of registry data.
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Coordinates Tumor Conferences.
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Coordinates Cancer Committee meetings.
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Performs follow-up functions as necessary to complement work of PRN follow-up staff.
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Supports the management team to improve productivity, efficiency and employee morale.
Required Qualifications
- Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) or CTR-eligible.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years cancer registry experience
- Course work in and/or two years experience using medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, disease processes and treatment methods.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two or more years of college
Instructions for Resume Submission
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