Abstracting Specialist - Cancer Registry - Part-time/Temporary Job
Location: Seattle Washington
Description: Virginia Mason Medical Center is at the momment seeking for Abstracting Specialist - Cancer Registry - Part-time/Temporary Job right now, this job will be placed in Washington. More complete informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. Job Description:
Abstracting Specialist - Cancer Registry - Part-time
He! alth Information Services
Seattle, WA
Part-time, Temporary, 16 Hours/Week
Variable hours and days (to be determined)
Competitive Salary + DOE
Known for innovations in patient care, and named a recipient of the Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence three years in a row, Virginia Mason Medical Center is a regional referral, teaching and research center. Our vision to be the Quality Leader in healthcare is achieved by adopting best practices as standard work and by improving systems via the Virginia Mason Production System, which uses Lean principles pioneered by Toyota. At VMMC, we strive to provide the finest health care through an interdisciplinary approach we call “Team Medicineâ€, which gives every individual the chance to contribute to the well-being of our patients and the continuing success of our medical center.
The Abstracting Specialist extracts accurate and complete information from the cancer patient! 's chart, analyzes and codes information, and enters it into t! he Oncology database for use in various studies, reports, and submission to the State.
1. Abstract, interpret and analyze cancer related information from patient charts.
2. Codes abstracted information using chart information and reference material.
3. Enter coded information into the Oncology database.
4. On an as needed basis, assist in coordinating Tumor Board meetings, respond to requests for cancer related information, train Cancer Registry Clerks, and assist in studies or information requests.
Associate's degree in Health Information Management or a healthcare-related field (e.g., biology), or equivalent, required. Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) required within one year of hire. Also required are: extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology; working knowledge of all oncology staging and coding schemes; strong computer literacy and keyboarding skills; ability to work independently; strong aptitude for! detail; and excellent communication skills.
Preferred: Two years experience in a Tumor Registry or health information management capacity. Experience with/involvement in an American College of Surgeons accreditation survey.
Seattle, home to Virginia Mason, is a city that offers its residents the best of everything â€" from first-rate restaurants, shopping, and theatre to a wealth of recreational, outdoor activities and weekend getaways.
Be a part of the Virginia Mason team where we offer you a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package, all in a wonderful place to live. For more information or to apply online, visit our website at www.VirginiaMason.org, EOE.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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This job starts available on: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:38:50 GMT
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