What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cancer Registrar position at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare?
Summary
The Cancer Registrar is responsible for assisting in all Cancer Program activities, including the Cancer Committee and Cancer Conferences, and maintaining an accurate cancer registry to ensure compliance with the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) guidelines. This will be a remote position. You MUST have a CTR Certification to be considered.
Education and Experience
Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education: Associate's degree in a related field with courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and health information
Experience: 2 years in an accredited cancer program with extensive knowledge of registry abstracting, SEER staging, and use of Cancer Registry word processing, graphics, and database software
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must be CTR registered; an additional RHIA or RHIT certification is preferred.