GENERAL SUMMARY:

JOIN OUR TEAM OF CTR PROFESSIONALS WHERE YOUR CONTINUING EDUCATION IS OUR PRIORITY!

REMOTE PERMANENT FT & PT ABSTRACTING POSITIONS AVAILABLE

ABOUT WELLSPAN:

WellSpan Health is an integrated health system that serves the communities of central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. The organization is comprised of a multi-specialty medical group of more than 850 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, a home care organization, six respected hospitals, more than 15,000 employees, and 160 patient care locations. WellSpan is consistently recognized by IMS Health as one of the Top 100 Integrated Health Networks in the United States and has been recognized by Health Imaging and IT as one of the nation's "Top 25 Connected Healthcare Facilities."

Under the Manager Oncology Registry and Registry Supervisor, collects, identifies, registers and maintains records of all cancer patients for four hospital-affiliated Cancer Centers by using the OncoLog registry data system and relevant hospital systems, including EPIC. Opportunity to learn to analyze registry data. Disseminates information in accordance with professional ethic and preserves confidentiality and security of patient data stored in the registry database.

POSITION IS REMOTE-ELIGIBLE AFTER PAID ON-SITE SCREENING AND REQUIRED HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND REGISTRY ORIENTATION.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies cases of malignant diseases, obtains information from patient medical records, physician’s offices, and other healthcare facilities in accordance with HIPPA guidelines. Abstracts information relevant to registered oncology patients, and maintains records of all patients as required.
• Organizes input and maintains patient computer data to ensure conformance to registry operational standards using knowledge of various computer software applications; PA Department of Health regulatory requirements and American College of Surgeons guidelines and other Standard Setters. Preserves the confidentiality and security of patient data stored in the registry database.
• May assist researchers in cancer related studies and research projects and provides guidance in the use of the oncology registry data system. May assist with assembling and disseminating oncology registry data.
• Remote-eligible upon completion of on-site health screening, health system education and oncology registry orientation.

Required Skills Required Experience

MINIMUM EDUCATION:     

Associate's Degree

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

1 Year Registration Experience; OncoLog and EPIC experience a plus.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION:         

Current Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential.

MINIMUM EDUCATION     

Associate's Degree

Registered Health Information Degree preferred

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE   

1-2 Year's Registration Experience 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION         

Current Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential