Certified Tumor Registrar Job in Denver, Colorado US
Certified Tumor Registrar
Prepares abstracts of defined pertinent case information; performs designated follow-up on all patients in the registry; inputs registry data; assembles, analyzes disseminates data collected. Essential Functions: - Performs case finding activities by importing data files into METRIQ then reviews suspended records for abstraction - Using METRIQ will abstract defined pertinent case information, to include demographic characteristics, history of cancer, diagnostic procedures, tumor staging, extent of disease first course treatments, in accordance w/ requirements from the standard setting agencies i.e. SEER, ACoS the Colorado Central Cancer Registry, as well as recommendations from the Colorado Permanente Medical Group - Tracks case information for other selected diagnoses - Perform designated follow-up on all patients in the registry to obtain information on recurrence of disease, quality of life length of survival - Reports cases as required by the Colorado Central Cancer Registry - Assembles, analyzes disseminates data collected; prepares routine special statistical reports which summarize the Colorado region's experience w/ cancer management management of other selected diseases - Performs special studies as requested by KPCO internal customers - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives - Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors necessary to provide superior culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, to purchasers, contracted providers vendors Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Must be a certified tumor registrar w/ at least 5 years of current case abstraction experience in a tumor registry w/ thorough knowledge of FORDS, Collaborative Staging, Hematopoetic Database, Multiple Primary Histology Coding Rules, laboratory genetic tests, tumor markers, chemotherapeutic agents, surgical radiation therapy techniques - Experience w/ using automated abstracting software electronic medical record review - Associates degree or equivalent in a health related profession or in health information management is required - Must have the ability to abstract w/ expanded American College of Surgeons dataset, plus abstract any additional data required by KPCO internal uses - Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite particularly MS Word MS Excel - Perform follow-up services for patients physicians, w/ additional outcome data collection possible - Work w/ a variety of medical non-medical professional, both internal external to organization - Work independently use good judgment in customer contact, data security, chart interpretation abstraction, report preparation quality control measures. - Knowledge of anatomy physiology, medical terminology disease processes is essential - Effective verbal written communication skills are required Preferred Skills: This position can be considered for remote access given appropriate equipment and internet connection is provided by the employee. Must reside in the State of Colorado at the time of employment.