Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
Campus Overview
Kettering Health Main Campus
Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964. The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care. In 2020, KH Main Campus received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds) Responsibilities & RequirementsInterpret and abstract data (clinical, demographic, etc) from the electronic medical record for malignant and non-malignant tumors into the network cancer registry database in accordance with guidelines set forth by national standard setters and the cancer reporting legal requirements from the State of Ohio.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
Interpret and abstract data (clinical, demographic, etc) from the electronic medical record for malignant and non-malignant tumors into the network cancer registry database in accordance with guidelines set forth by national standard setters and the cancer reporting legal requirements from the State of Ohio. Identify cancer cases across the network that must be reported per state/national guidelines via casefinding procedures. Maintains the cancer registry abstract with annual outcomes data collection, including the vital status and cancer status of patients annually. Assists in maintaining high quality cancer registry data collection thru departmental quality initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge:Medical terminologyAnatomy and physiologyCancer diagnosis and treatmentDatabase quality assuranceSkills:Utilize Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive) and Microsoft TeamsAbstract information from the electronic medical recordCode information into cancer registry softwareApply ICD-O coding guidelinesApply AJCC staging guidelinesApply STORE/FORDS coding/abstracting guidelinesApply NAACCR coding/abstracting guidelinesAbilities:High attention to detailAbility to work independentlyStrong organizational skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to multitask and meet established deadlinesEducation:Associate degree in a healthcare field, required (degree to have included medical terminology, pharmacology, and 2 semesters of human anatomy and physiology (or equivalent) at a minimum)Work Experience:2-5 years cancer registry experience is preferred, especially in a healthcare system or network cancer registry structure.Licenses, Certifications and Registrations:Certified Tumor Registrar® (CTR) credential by the National Cancer Registrar’s Association, required.Registered Health Information Technician®/Administrator® (RHIT/RHIA) credential by the American Health Information Management Association, preferred.Work Location:Candidates for this position may participate in the departmental remote work program for CTRs if they meet and maintain the requirements outlined in the program, which include quality standards and productivity goals.
The work location could include onsite, hybrid (onsite and remote), or fully remote status.
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