Certified Cancer Registry Abstractor

  • Elmhurst
  • Northshore
Position Highlights:
  • Position: Certified Cancer Registry Abstractor // Cancer Registrar II
  • Location: Elmhurst Cancer Center - 177 E. Brush Hill Road Elmhurst, IL.
  • Full Time 40 hours a week
  • Hours: Monday-Friday flexible day time hours
What you will do:
Under minimal supervision, accumulates and extracts clinical cancer related information according to reporting guidelines and enters data into cancer registry computer software for all patients with malignant cancer and benign brain tumors. In doing so, ensures work is accurate and completed in accordance with established American College of Surgeons standards and requirements of the Illinois State Cancer Registry. Maintains logs and records of tumor registry information and report requests and provides information per request. Delivers and ensures customer service in all aspects of the job.
What you will need:
License/Certification Required:
  • Current Oncology Data Specialist, ODS-Certified, (previously known as Certified Tumor Registrar, CTR) or eligible to take and successfully pass the ODS examination within one year of start date.
Education, Experience and/or Skills Preferred:
  • Minimum of six months previous experience as a tumor registrar
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification
Benefits:
  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Parking at designated locations
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Community Involvement Opportunities