Simmons Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Introduction:

A career with UT Southwestern Medical Center is your chance to be part of an extraordinary team. We currently are seeking experienced professionals within our Cancer and Clinical Registry departments at the Simmons Cancer Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center, including:

Job Description:

Certified Tumor Registrar – Cancer Registry

The Certified Tumor Registrar identifies analytic & nonanalytic cases within 6 months of diagnosis & collects data as outlined in the FORDS manual, current State Cancer Registry Handbook and any information required by Cancer Committee Members. Abstracts a minimum of 6 abstracts per day (1abst/1.15hr). Minimum of 35 cases completed per week for remote abstractors. In addition, this key team member maintains follow-up according to ACoS Standards. He/she should be able to demonstrate/obtain follow-up information via telephone calls, internet, Oacis, and Siemens to assist in follow-up. Performs data entry of information obtained in the follow-up process. The Certified Tumor Registrar will prepare charts for physician review and assist physicians during QA review. Other duties as assigned by the Cancer Registry Manager.

Requirements:

• Two years of college and two to five (2-5) years of related experience OR five (5) years of related experience in health care environment; OR Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years’ experience, or equivalent experience.
• Certified Tumor Registrar.

Quality Assurance Specialist – Clinical Registry

The Quality Assurance Specialist establishes, implements and monitors processes to ensure the quality of cancer registry data. He/she will ensure that cancer data management and registry operations are consistent with requirements identified by the ACoS, DSHS Cancer Registry, ASCO QOPI, and UTSW leadership including abstracting timeliness and follow-up compliance. In addition, the Quality Assurance Specialist develops, recommends and monitors corrective and preventive educational actions. He/she will assist the Manager in determining training needs and developing training programs for staff. This team member monitors staff abstract discrepancy trends, performance standards, and turnaround time for processing and completeness of abstracts using knowledge of multiple SEER, ACoS, and NAACCR cancer registration guidelines and standards. They also serve as technical expert for staff in addressing cancer reporting and coding issues. He/she will perform monthly quality assurance review on a minimum of 10% of the annual analytic caseload. The Quality Assurance Specialist maintains general knowledge of all Divisional processes and data elements. Manages all Quality Assurance programs as directed by the Service Line Executive Team. Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Registry Manager.

Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent in experience.
• College level courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology.
• Certified Tumor Registrar.
• Previous experience in an approved (Cancer Program) tumor registry preferred.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

To learn more and apply, please visit one of the following URLs:

Certified Tumor Registrar – Cancer Registry: http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/txtra-ctrp
Quality Assurance Specialist – Clinical Registry: http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/txtra-qas

Take advantage of this opportunity to join the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in North Texas. The Simmons Cancer Center is at the forefront of cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment – and we continue to develop programs of excellence. Join us to help reduce the impact of cancer today and to work to eliminate the threat of cancer in Dallas, North Texas, and the nation.

Given this elite status, we are among the most advanced cancer centers in the world. Here, more than 200 dedicated professionals collaborate to advance the treatment and prevention of cancer through innovative therapies, leading-edge clinical trials and the latest technology.

We are a nationally recognized, academic medical center, home to dedicated health care professionals on a mission to improve the health care in our community, our nation and the world through education, innovation and compassion.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Glocoms, Inc

Introduction:

Excellent full time CTR position in San Antonio, TX 78234.
Start Date: Sept 1, 2017

Job Description:

Position: Certified Tumor Registrar.
Type: Full Time.
Location: San Antonio, TX.
Start Date: September 1, 2017.
Standard Work Hours. Monday through Friday.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Successful completion of an Associate’s degree in Cancer Registry Management(CRM) or Cancer Information Management (CIM) from an NCRA-accredited Program.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience. Certified Tumor Registrar must have twelve (12) months experience with FORDS coding, ICD-10 coding, American Joint Committee on Cancer TNM staging, Collaborative staging, Surveillance, Epidemiology, EndResults (SEER) staging, multiple primary and histology coding.

Education Qualifications:

Minimum of Associate Degree

Compensation/Benefits:

Excellent compensation:

• 10 days vacation
• 10 days holidays
• 58 hours PTO
• Paid Health benefits
• Others

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Email resumes to glocoms@glocoms.com

JPS Health Network

Introduction:

Description: The Cancer Registrar is responsible for assisting with federal and state cancer registration requirements, assisting with American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Commission on Cancer Approved Cancer Program accreditation, and for meeting the needs of the facility’s Administration, Providers, and Cancer Committee.

Job Description:

Typical Duties

1. Performs case finding activities, maintain the suspense system, access medical record charts and other appropriate information, abstract appropriate cancer cases, and collect all appropriate treatment information to ensure that JPS meets State of Texas and ACoS requirements.

2. Assists with completion of follow-up activities to ensure that JPS meets ACoS requirements.

3. Assists with the weekly multidisciplinary conferences by performing tasks as assigned and by attending the conferences.

4. Assists with the bimonthly Cancer Committee meetings by performing tasks as assigned and by attending the meetings.

5. Assists with data submissions to the Texas Cancer Registry, the National Cancer Database (NCDB), and other national bodies by performing all tasks as assigned.

6. Assists with any additional calls for data by performing tasks as assigned.

7. Assists with the completion of patient care evaluations by performing tasks as assigned.

8. Assists with quality control activities for registry data as by performing tasks assigned.

9. Assists with completion of ad hoc data requests by performing tasks as assigned.

10. Assists with the coordination of public educational conferences by performing tasks as assigned.

11. Assists with coordination of annual professional educational conferences by performing tasks as assigned.

12. Participates in local, state and national Cancer Registry activities.

13. Assists in the development of the Cancer Annual Report by performing tasks as assigned.

14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 3 plus years of experience in cancer registry.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
• Certified Tumor Registrar certification required within 18 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited University.
• 5 plus years of experience in cancer registry.

Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
• National certification in a second health-related field (RHIT, RHIA, RN, LVN, or related certification).

Compensation/Benefits:
Based on experience/education

Instructions for Resume Submission:
Interested applicants can apply at jpshealthnet.org
click on “careers”
click on “apply now”
scroll page down until you see the keyword box
enter 4209 then click “search”

Seton Healthcare Family

Introduction:

About Seton:

Seton Healthcare Family offers rewarding and diverse career opportunities, superior benefits and excellent options for personal growth. Seton is always looking for dedicated and skilled individuals willing to share their hearts with those we serve.

The Seton Healthcare Family, a member of Ascension health, is the leading provider of healthcare services in Central Texas, serving an 11-county population of 1.8 million. The network includes five urban acute care hospitals, two rural hospitals, a mental health hospital, several strategically located health facilities that provide medical care for well patients and three primary care clinics for the uninsured. Four out of every ten overnight patients in the region receive their care at a Seton facility.

With more than 13,000 associates, Seton is the largest private employer in Central Texas and the only not-for-profit organization among the top 25 employers in the Austin area. In addition, Seton is home to four Magnet nursing facilities – University medical Center Brackenridge, Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas, Seton Medical Center and Seton Northwest Hospital.

Job Description:

Summary:

The Oncology Data Site Coordinator maintains and analyzes cancer incidence data.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies and analyzes the history, diagnosis, treatment, disease status, and survival data of cancer patients treated in the organization
• Prepares and electronically submits required reporting information to the state cancer database
• Collects data for patient care evaluations, protocol studies and conducting audits
• Complies with all reporting requests and requirements
• Coordinates workflow at assigned site location including abstracting, case finding, suspense, follow-up and cancer conferences
• Performs other duties as assigned
• May be required to be “on-call.”

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Three (3) years of related experience is required
• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred

Education Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Come join Seton Healthcare Family, a member of Ascension Health, the nation’s largest nonprofit system. Put the concept of care back into your career at Seton.

Apply online at www.seton.net/careers/ today and apply to Job ID # 91991. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V