Clinical Registrar Lead

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Your Role With Us:

• Abstracts and codes clinical data from medical records in compliance with regulatory programs using program data dictionaries such as ICD-9 CM, ICD-10, ICD-0, STORE, AJCC, and SEER.
• Maintains an abstracting volume to meet reporting deadlines of Salem Hospital and governing agencies; Assists with Cancer Committee, annual reports, and publications, and other requirements of ACoS standards for a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center.
• Maintains ongoing knowledge base regarding changes in abstracting and accreditation standards as it pertains to the Cancer Registry; Performs case finding and evaluates exclusion and inclusion criteria for case submissions on at least a quarterly basis.
• Assists the registry supervisor, SCI manager or director with coordinating, developing, maintaining, and organizing the Cancer Registry and is involved in process improvement; Assists with staff training and maintenance of policies and procedures; Assists with providing input and leadership with meeting and maintaining the requirements for ACoS.
• Acts as a content resource for the supervisor, co-workers, physicians and other departments or individuals by demonstrating a working knowledge and understanding of all tasks performed by cancer registry staff assisting with ensuring compliance standards are consistently met; Supports systems working with other hospital departments & clinics to retrieve and review clinical data for abstracting.
• Coordinates, obtains and verifies clinical information and data to support clinical quality performance measurement and improvement throughout Salem Hospital and as required by Federal, State and other regulatory agencies.
• Assists in coordinating related program activities, meetings and conferences as necessary for accreditation, performance improvement and service line support; Serves as a representative of the cancer registry when collaborating with physicians, clinicians, Cancer Service Line staff and other customers.
• Attends assigned meetings; Maintains cancer registry database; Attends seminars, workshops, and continuing education as assigned.

Total Rewards Offerings:

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
• Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
• Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others

Background/Expertise:

• Associates Degree required.
• Certified Oncology Data Specialist, ODS-C (formerly CTR) accredited by the National Cancer Registry Association (NCRA) required; Registered Health Info Technician or Registered Health Info Administrator preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years registry experience required; ACoS survey coordination and preparation experience required.
• Detail oriented and advanced computer skills required. Mid-level to advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and understanding of disease processes and coding.
• Data entry on network computer system, proficiency in database usage as to be able to abstract data directly into computerized database system and ability to compile data for reporting.
• Ability to use other office equipment as necessary to accomplish daily work; Must have excellent interpersonal skills to interact with patients and physicians.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org