Remote Certified Tumor Registrar

Company: Guidehouse
Location: Jefferson City
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Overview Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 12,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit www.guidehouse.com. Responsibilities The Remote Certified Tumor Registrar- Level I Trauma Hospital (COC accredited) will review clinical documentation as appropriate to extract data and apply ICD-10 codes. Will code, stage and abstract cases of cancer and reportable benign tumors diagnosed and/or treated. Will participate in research, education and monitoring for quality improvements activities to ensure data integrity and compliance with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Cancer guidelines. + Abstract and reviews cases of malignancies and reportable benign tumors diagnosed and/or treated. + Codes, stages and enters data into the registry database each case added to the tumor registry utilizing ICD-0, ICD-9-CM, AJCC TNM (Tumor, Nodes, Metastatsis) and Collaborative Staging/Coding, FORDS (Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards) and SEER (Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Results) guidelines. + Complies with state and federal mandates that require reporting all diagnosed and/or treated malignancies and reportable benign tumors. + Performs data quality control activities on registry data. + Retrieves and compiles data for preparation of annual reporting and may collaborate in generating reports for special duties. + Prepares minutes for Multi-Disciplinary Tumor Conference on a weekly basis. + Contacts patients, providers and state registries per the database to gather follow-up information and verify or correct patient information. + Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality of all information encountered including verbal, written and computerized. Reports to manager any failure by anyone to protect confidential information. + Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of ICD-10 and knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10 CM/PCS, DMS Coding + Working knowledge of the policies and procedure manuals of the Tumor Registry and resources such as the American Joint Commission on Cancer (AJCC), TNM, FORDS, and SEER. + Analytical skills. + Ability to prioritize and coordinate work processes. + Keyboarding proficiency. + Demonstrated organizational Skills. + Process improvement and quality skills. + Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications. + Written and Verbal communication skills. + Performs other duties as assigned. + The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties/responsibilities performed and are not meant to be exclusive to the job. + Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time. Qualifications+ Currently certified as a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) by National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) + 2- 3 years previous experience in tumor registry as a Certified Tumor Registrar + Strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills + Previous experience working for a COC accredited hospital Additional Requirements The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described. Candidates from Eastern Standard Time, Central Standard Time, and Pacific Standard Time Zones as well as candidates from Arizona, New Mexico and Utah will be considered for this position. Disclaimer About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Rewards and Benefits Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include: + Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance + Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays + Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus + Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance + 401(k) Retirement Plan + Basic Life & Supplemental Life + Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Short-Term & Long-Term Disability + Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities + Skills Development & Certifications + Employee Referral Program + Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach #Indeedsponsored #LI- Remote

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