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Texas Health Resources Cancer Registrar in Fort Worth, Texas
Cancer Registrar
We’re looking for a highly motivated, high energy and qualified Cancer Registrar Specialist to join our Texas Health family .
Position Highlights
· Work location: Texas Health Harris 1301 Pennsylvania Ave Fort Worth, TX 76104
· Work hours: Full Time, 40 hours; Monday - Friday; 7am-3:30pm
What You Will do:
Applies abstracting and coding knowledge as well as communicates effectively with medical staff in order to determine accurate assignment of codes for diagnosis, severity of illness, procedure and treatment, and outcome measures.
Completes daily analysis of medical records for oncology patients and determines eligibility for case reporting.
Maintains automated suspense listing of cases to be coded and abstracted and an electronic non-reportable list for state requirements.
Obtains recurrence, subsequent treatment, and outcome information from internal and external sources at least annually for each oncology patient in the registry and updates the record in the database.
Assists in data compilation and reporting as necessary.
Participates in department quality improvement projects.
Why Texas Health?
At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health is a great place to work.
Here are a few of our recent awards:
· Texas Health placed No.1 on the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care ™ list. Ranked No. 29 on Fortune ’s 100 Best Companies to Work For ® list – the highest among health systems recognized in 2024. Ranked No. 3 on Fortune ’s Best Workplaces in Texas ™ list — the highest health system and North Texas-based organization to receive this recognition this year.
· Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running)
· “America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes
· A “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work®
Additional perks of being an Admission Specialist:
Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment.
Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated leadership resources.
Enjoy opportunities for growth.
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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org
Here’s What You Need:
Education
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required
Associate's Degree Health Information or related health field Preferred
Cancer Registry Management Program Preferred
Experience
6 Months Cancer Registry experience Preferred
Cancer Registry Management Program completion Required
Licenses and Certifications
ODS - Oncology Data Specialist obtained within 3 Years is Required
Skills
Knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, familiarity with basic statistics. Ability to analyze and draw inferences from statistical data. Computer skills. Human relations and oral/written communications skills. Ability to work under immediate supervision. Attention to details, familiarity of contents of the patient record, ability to use resources of other institutions, physician offices and obtain/analyze oncology related data.
Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.