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Job Summary

Identifies reportable cases, analyzes and abstracts clinical data, codes, and enters the data into an electronic database after reviewed and approved by a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) until fully trained and defined accuracy is achieved. Performs lifetime follow-up to provide cancer incidence, treatment and outcome information.

Job Duties

• Identifies malignant, reportable-by-agreement benign or borderline disease cases as defined by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer,PA Cancer Registry ) and Geisinger Cancer Committees for suspense file using multiple search methodologies.

• Reviews and interprets information in electronic and hard copy medical record to extract and maintain data in accordance with Geisinger Cancer Center operational standards as well as state and national reporting requirements after reviewed and approved by a CTR.

• Abstracts primary and recurrence and metastasis site data including demographics, diagnosis, history of cancer, co- morbidities, stage and extent of disease, diagnostic procedures, treatments and provider information utilizing the current Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards manual after reviewed and approved by a CTR.

• Inputs information directly into the computerized cancer registry.

• Codes stage of disease using the TNM staging system in the appropriate American Joint Commission on Cancer, Staging Manual after reviewed and approved by a CTR.

• Codes disease indicators morphology and topography for solid tumors using the International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, 3rd Edition (and Multiple Primary and Histology Manual after reviewed and approved by a CTR.

• Codes extent of disease and Site Specific Factors using the Collaborative Stage Data Collection System Coding Instructions Manual after reviewed and approved by a CTR.

• Maintains accession file on all patients entered into the cancer registry.

• Performs follow-up for all living patients on an annual basis to determine current disease status in accordance with FORDS guidelines.

• Completes and closes cases on expired patients.

• Maintains non-reportable and suspense file using Suspense Access application.

• Reports data to PCR via appropriate media in accordance with reporting deadlines.

• Assists CTR and Manager, Cancer Registry with preparation for Cancer Center surveys as needed.

• Assists with follow-up and case finding training of new cancer registry personnel.

• Supports quality improvement activities to maintain and improve cancer patient care.

• Utilizes the 05 Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Neoplasm Case Reportability and Coding Manual and the Hematopoietic Database to determine reportability, code cases with reviewed and approved by a CTR, and determine multiple primaries with review and approved by a CTR.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

Highly Preferred:

• Enrolled in a cancer registry program, RHIT/RHIA credentialed looking to seek ODS certification.

Education

Associate's Degree-Healthcare Related Degree (Required)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.