Tumor Registrar-ONC Oncology

SummaryPer diem schedule100% Remote.The Tumor Registrar position is responsible for the identification, collection, and management of health, medical and outcome information on all oncology patients and in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. Primary responsibilities include abstracting and coding specific patient, cancer and treatment information from numerous sources (physician offices, MMC and other health care facilities) as well as maintaining and updating existing patient records annually.

MUST hold a current Oncology Data Specialist Certificate.Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)Education:

Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology normally acquired through graduation from a two-year biomedical, medical technician or medical records program or equivalent job experience in medical coding or cancer registry is required.License/Certifications:

Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) is required.Experience:

See "Education"Ability to work independently and make decisions according to established guidelines.Ability to organize systems and extrapolate medical information.Ability to meet deadlines and to pay attention to detail.Additional InformationMaine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.

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