Cancer Registrar

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Health Information Management or related field plus two (2) years registry experience.

• Applicant is within 30 days of completion of Cancer Registry required coursework from an accredited training program. A formal letter from the accredited program confirming current enrollment and expected completion date is required.

• Successful completion of two (2) semesters of college-level Anatomy and Physiology from an accredited 2-or 4-year institution.

• Eligible to sit for the next Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) examination administered by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA).

• Knowledge of cancer registry principles and practices, including medical record policies and procedures; indexing, classification, and staging systems; and medical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology related to cancer processes.

• Proficiency in database management, with experience abstracting and coding cancer-related data from computerized medical records and laboratory reports.

• Ability to prepare clear and accurate reports; interpret and follow written policies, instructions, and regulatory standards; analyze information; and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

• Prefer RHIA, RHIT, CPC or CCS

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Identifies reportable cancer cases and abstract comprehensive clinical and demographic information from medical records in accordance with registry standards.

• Ensures that all cancer data entries are complete, accurate, consistent, and compliant with state, national, and accrediting requirements (e.g., Arkansas Central Cancer Registry, Commission on Cancer).

• Prepares and submit cancer case data to statewide and national databases such as the Arkansas Central Cancer Registry and the National Cancer Database (NCDB) in a timely manner.

• Works with physicians, pathologists, clinical teams, and Health Information Management (HIM) to verify, clarify, supplement, and ensure completeness of cancer case documentation.

• Conducts quality control checks (e.g., computer edit checks, audits, re-abstracting), participate in peer review, and implement quality improvement studies to maintain high standards of data integrity and compliance.

• Generates reports and pull data for internal stakeholders for statistical analysis, research, program planning, and outcomes tracking.

• Tracks patients longitudinally from initial diagnosis through treatment and beyond to update records with outcomes and status changes.

• Assists in developing, maintaining, and revising policies and procedures relating to registry operations and ensure day-to-day compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.