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Overview



Summary

Performs casefinding, abstracting and follow-up utilizing cancer coding principles from FORDS, ICD-O, Collaborative Staging, AJCC Staging, Multiple Primary and Histology Coding Rules, and State cancer reporting guidelines. Assists in training new staff. Coordinates Cancer Conference/Tumor Board and performs other duties as assigned. Remains current in all cancer coding principles, as well as knowledgeable in cancer program accreditation standards. Must possess attention to detail, be organized and able to multi-task, demonstrate time management skills, and have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

+ Casefinding

+ Suspense

+ Abstracting

+ Cancer Coding

+ Cancer Staging

+ Follow-up

+ Cancer Conferences/Tumor Board Coordination

+ Training

+ Completes assigned goals

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Preferred: NCRA-Approved Associates Degree in Cancer Information Management OR NCRA-Approved Formal Education Program in Cancer Information Management and an Associates Degree OR An Associates Degree in an Allied Health field with completion of anatomy and/or physiology and/or license/certification in an Allied Health Field as approved by NCRA for CTR certification

Minimum: Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Experience

Preferred: Two years of Cancer Information Management experience

Minimum: 160 hours if new graduate of an NCRA-accredited Cancer Information Program OR one year of Cancer Information Management experience.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Minimum: CTRS

Special Skills

Preferred: Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Power Point

Minimum: Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Power Point

Training

Preferred: Additional training in NAACCR web modules, or other cancer information management training after acquiring CTR.

Minimum: None

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry—healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

+ Competitive salaries

+ Paid vacation/time off

+ Continuing education opportunities

+ Generous retirement plan

+ Health insurance, including dental and vision

+ Sick leave

+ Service awards

+ Free parking

+ Short-term disability

+ Life insurance

+ Health care and dependent care spending accounts

+ Education assistance/continuing education

+ Employee referral program

Job Summary:

Position: 6074 - Specialist-Oncology Data

Facility: BMH - Tipton BCC

Department: BCC Tumor Registry Baptist Cancer

Category: Research

Type: Non Clinical

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Days

Located in the Memphis metro area

REQNUMBER: 27606