Why become a Certified Tumor Registrar at Michigan Medicine?
At Michigan Medicine, our Certified Tumor Registrar’s are functioning members of our health care team. You will be known as a data information specialist that will capture complete history, diagnosis, treatment and health status for every cancer patient treated at the Rogel Cancer Center. As a member of the Cancer Registry Team, you will be a primary source to support research, understanding cancer incidence, mortality and treatment outcomes. Working for Michigan Medicine will provide you with a positive work/life balance, a chance to learn new and state of the art treatments and the chance to work closely with highly skilled and educated staff. We would love for you to join our dedicated and fun team!
What will you be responsible for?
- Abstract all new cancer diagnoses and/or other reportable neoplasms within the cancer registry database according to established criteria from Michigan Cancer Surveillance Program (MCSP) and the American College of Surgeons – Commission on Cancer (ACoS-CoC).
- You will utilize critical thinking skills and have a high attention to detail while performing case findings and patient follow-up activities using established workflow
- Work collaboratively with physicians and other clinical staff to obtain complete clinical information
Required Qualifications*
- Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) from the National Cancer Registrar Association required
- Minimum of 3 years work experience in a cancer registry
- Ability to be analytical, reliable, and adaptable in clinical situations
- Capable of working and making decisions independently
- Take initiative and step outside of the box to develop creative ideas
- Strong dedication to team success
- Handle problems in a solutions-oriented manner
Desired Qualifications*
- An Associate’s Degree with experience in all aspects of the cancer registry operations and cancer program standards
- RHIT or RHIA with CTR
Work Schedule
This position allows a flexible schedule with the ability to work from home.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Cancer Registry: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CTR from the National Cancer Registrar Association (Required)
- RHIT or RHIA certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
Company's website:
- https://careers.umich.edu/jobdetail/191719/certifiedtumorregistrarremote