Cancer Registry Registrar

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Job Summary

Under general supervision, responsible for the ERS/Oncolog Tumor Registry System. Compiles and, maintains statistical diagnostic and treatment information on all cancer patients. Performs all of the functions of Denver Health's Cancer Registry, including case finding, case coding and abstracting, follow-up, data entry, State and all other required data reporting, and Cancer Conference (Tumor Boards). Disseminates information in accordance with professional ethics and ensures confidential information integrity. Sends state reports once a month. Attends and prepares agenda for Tumor Conference once per week. Attend Cancer Committee once per month. Oversees the daily operation of the Cancer Registry and ensures compliance with all requirements to achieve and maintain an accredited cancer program as set forth by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Supports preparation of annual reports, patient care evaluation studies, and calls for data as required. Creates special reports as requested.


Essential Functions:

• Maintain Tumor Registry.
  • Case finding
  ◦ Reviews provisional pathology log and document positive cases.
  ◦ Reviews death certificates and diagnostic indices.
  ◦ Maintains case file including information retrieved through case finding reviews.
  
  • Abstracting
  ◦ Abstracts and codes required Information in the ERS/Oncolog system. Standard is 10 per week.
  
  • Follow-up
  ◦ Accesses imaging, SSI death index, Vital Records, sending out monthly patient and physician letters; standard is 4 per hour; follow up must be done the first week of each month.
  ◦ Submits monthly transfer of total cases based on date of first contact to State Registry to maintain compliance with State timeliness standard and current completeness standard of analytic cases.
  ◦ Submits weekly production log each Monday containing production stats for the previous week.
  
• Coordinate Tumor Conference and Cancer Committee activities.
  • Agenda Preparation
  ▪ Gathers positive cases.
  ▪ Retrieves information from pathology provisional list and cytology slips every Monday before the conference.
  ▪ Documents patient social information (age, site, location, diagnosis), add any additional comments, name of presenter and case information.
  ▪ Prepares agenda, make copies and distribute appropriately.
  
• Reports.
  • Monthly clears all errors from abstracts completed in ERS/Oncolog.
  • Submits abstracts to state and produce reports for statistical reporting.
  • Through Denver Health’s data warehouse assists with Research data needed by any provider for grants or certification purposes
  
• Other
  • Provides appropriate medical records in a timely manner.
  • Acknowledges all requests and assure appropriate response in a timely manner.
  • Identifies the specifics of the requests before retrieving the information.
  • Provides the requestor with the information already available in the Tumor Registry before retrieving the information (if applicable.)
  
• Promotes positive interpersonal (customer) relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors. Treats these individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect; consistently displays courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal communications.

• Adheres to, complies with and demonstrates support for the mission and values of Denver Health. Supports and adheres to the Denver Health Values of Trust, Respect and Excellence.

• Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the job, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities or to improve a patient’s care.

• Adheres to Denver Health and department attendance guidelines.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Work Experience:

• Typically two years of experience in a Cancer Registry field, specifically with data collection required.
• One year of medical coding experience preferred.
  

Licenses/Certifications:

• CTR or ODS-c certification through NCRA required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Tumor Registry laws, regulations and procedures.
• Participate in training workshops, department and section meetings.
• Maintain current CE hours in order to maintain CTR or ODS-c.
• Possess good computer keyboarding skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and how to use it for email and calendar functions.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Capable of reading and interpreting coding guidelines and making subsequent coding decisions.
• Knowledgeable in researching coding related topics and issues.
• Ability to handle a fast paced environment.

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Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.