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Manager, Cancer Registry - Tampa, FL

Responsible for the planning, budgeting, staffing and other management functions of the Moffitt Cancer Registry Department; for providing leadership in ensuring Moffitt Cancer Center maintains approval by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACOS/COC); for directing activities of the Cancer Registry to maintain compliance with ACOS/COC and the Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS) standards; to ensure data are collected and available in support of Moffitt Cancer Centers goals and initiatives, especially provision of data to the Total Cancer Care Data Warehouse; for managing the confidential Cancer Registry database in a manner consistent with privacy and human subjects requirements; for designing and implementing modifications and innovations in computer applications and procedures to keep pace with changing requirements and technological advances; for generation of annual reports based on Cancer Registry data; for responding to requests for data and general cancer management information; and to create and maintain an environment conducive to productive and satisfied employees.Education: Minimum of an associate degree in business or related field; bachelor degree preferred. Certification by the National Cancer Registrars Association is an essential requirement. Training/Experience: A minimum of three (3) years management experience in a hospital or research environment with at least three (4) years experience in a Cancer Registry. Experience with computerized network cancer registry database preferred; experience in working with quality control processes helpful.

Responsibilities: Analyze and abstract all pertinent data related to cases of malignancies treated by the Medical Staff. Place multiple physician office telephone calls or visits in an effort to obtain outside treatment information to complete the abstract. Assist in preparation of data and reports generated by the Cancer Registry. Maintains a basic understanding of the work flow in the Health Information Management Department. Informs supervisor of backlogs. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or individual with equal qualifications possessing extensive knowledge of medical terminology, oncology terminology, anatomy, and physiology, diagnostic procedures, disease processes, staging and treatment. Basic knowledge of ICD-O or comparable coding system. Computer knowledge and experience with Microsoft Windows operating system.

Caring for Generations

MacNeal Hospital , a fully accredited teaching hospital located just minutes from downtown Chicago and steps away from the Metra train stop, has the following opportunity available:Lead Tumor Registrar You will be responsible for supporting the hospitals American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accredited cancer program by operating and developing goals, objectives and strategic plans; obtaining approval and implementation of the oncology program; and contributing to treatment planning, staging and continuity of care of cancer patients.Requirements include: RHIT credential and/or ten years of Tumor Registry experienceCertified Tumor Registrar (CTR) designationThree to five years experience working in an accredited cancer registry programParticipation in one Commission on Cancer survey preferredExperience in abstracting, coding and site specific stagingKnowledge of AJCC, ACOS, IDPH, SEER, COC, NCDB, FORDS guidelinesKnowledge of the origins and scientific basis for the current synoptic cancer reporting formats and protocols approved by the CAP and ACOSKnowledge of the mandatory Illinois cancer reporting requirementsAbility to utilize various nomenclature and classification (coding, ICD-0, ICD-9) systems pertinent to various diseases identified by the hospital for data collectionPC proficiency for database managementAbility to interpret, assemble, present and calculate statistical reports pertaining to frequency, distribution, cancer surveillance and control.We offer an excellent work environment and generous compensation packages. To find out more about our opportunities and to apply online, please visit: www.macneal.com MacNeal HospitalCaring for Generations We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

MacNeals Tumor Registry Department has an immediate full-time days lead Cancer Tumor Registrar position available. Under the supervision of the Manager of Medical Transcription, the Coordinator is responsible for supporting the hospitals American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accredited cancer program by operating and developing goals, objectives, strategic plans, obtains approval and implementation of the oncology program and contributes to treatment planning, staging and continuity of care of cancer patients.The level of knowledge equivalent to completion of college level of anatomy, physiology, histology and medical terminology course workCertified Tumor Registrar (CTR) designationTwo years experience working in a cancer registry field preferredExperience in abstracting, coding, site-specific stagingKnowledge of AJCC, ACOS, IDPH, SEER, COC, NCDB, FORDS guidelinesKnowledge of the mandatory Illinois cancer reporting requirements.We offer a very competitive benefits package including paid time off and a 401(k) savings retirement plan with employer match.To learn more about this opportunity and to apply online, please visit our website at http://www.macneal.com

Abstractor - Tampa, FL

Responsible for the accessioning and abstracting activities of the Cancer Registry in compliance with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACoS/CoC), the Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS), and department goals. Responsible for abstracting demographic, cancer management and survival information from patients medical records and other sources accurately into the Cancer Registry database.Education: High school diploma required; course work in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology or equivalent experience in allied health field required. Degree in allied health field preferred. Training/Experience: Must be a certified cancer registrar (CTR); minimum three (3) years cancer registry abstracting experience in a CoC approved program; or a minimum of one (1) year cancer registry abstracting experience as a CTR in Moffitt Cancer Center cancer registry; experience working with a computerized cancer registry database required; experience in a research facility preferred. Additional Information: Thorough knowledge of ACoS/CoC and state registry data collection requirements; able to accurately interpret components of medical record including operative, pathology, radiology, lab and autopsy reports; must be familiar with abstracting processes, principles and data standards; must be familiar with characteristics of different types of cancers, including typical disease progression, relative prognoses and standards of care; must be knowledgeable in medical oncology terminology; needs proficiency with computerized cancer registry databases, word processing software, and windows-based operating system; shows good judgment in prioritizing work to meet department goals, standards and deadlines.

Here, our 800+ nurses and allied health professionals, along with 750 physicians, thrive in a fast-paced but friendly work environment. We currently have a full-time opportunity for a Cancer Program Specialist who will be responsible for assisting in the performance of all functions relating to an American College of Surgeon approved cancer program including follow-up, abstracting of cancer cases, tumor board and all other Oncology Data Center functions. Responsibilities will include:Attend and assist in the preparation of Tumor Boards, and perform appropriate case documentationCompile specified sections of the ACOS Long-and-Short-Term Patients Care Evaluation (PCE) Studies in accordance with the college guides as determined by the supervisorComplete other PCE Studies and data requests assigned by supervisorComplete abstracts in accordance with departmental policy and procedure manual (minimum of 15 abstracts every 40 hours worked)Identify and abstract all neoplastic cases to be included in the Tumor RegistryReview all pathology reportsPrint and review medical record disease indexInitiate and maintain follow-up for all cases in the registryContact discharged patients, their families and physicians to maintain follow-up information; maintaining a 90% or greater follow-up rateEnter all follow-up information into the data base as determined by random review by supervisorMaintain data quality assurance programAssist in the correcting of error reports from the quality assurance-physician advisor review, FCDS and SupervisorAssist (f designated) in preparing quarterly quality assurance report of center activitiesObtain and review all appropriate medical records from Westside Regional Medical Center and Outpatient Surgical ServicesCode all demographic and cancer-specific information to meet compliance with the American College of Surgeons (ACOS) and the State of Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS)Verify treatment and/or procedure given to patients post-discharge by contacting physicians office as determined by random review by superiorQualified candidates must possess:Certification or Licensure as a Certified Tumor Register High school diploma with courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Physiology and Medical RecordsExperience in a health care fieldKnowledge of American College of Surgeon StandardsWillingness to travel to workshops, seminars and other training programsExcellent office skills with knowledge of computersWe could list out our comprehensive benefits programs, but instead we have three words for you: Location, location, location! Plantation the place we call home is known for:The hospitality and friendliness of residents37 parks and playgrounds, plus 6 golf courses