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Role Description

The Registry Technician performs administrative and clerical support to the Cancer Registry functions as directed by the Cancer Registry Manager, Team Lead or Regional Operations Manager.

• Provide support for defined Registry Functions and Cancer Program activities.
• Assist with screening and case ascertainment/case-finding processes.
• Initiate and/or maintain follow-up and/or outcome information for all cancer cases in registry in accordance with the Hospital and Commission on Cancer (CoC) requirements.
• Assist in maintaining data quality assurance.
• Retrieve and prepare records for Cancer Committee, Tumor Boards or quality reviews.
• Prepare productivity reports as requested by Team Leader/Cancer Registry Manager.
• Assist with all other Cancer Program and Registry activities as needed such as data collection, cancer conferences, follow-up, treatment letters, staging forms, reports, presentations, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Internal Responsibilities

• Remote Registry Technicians must have high speed internet access and experience with remote access, set-up, and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Supports Savista’s Compliance Program by adhering to policies and procedures pertaining to HIPAA, FDCPA, FCRA, and other laws applicable to Savista’s business practices.
• Become familiar with nThrive’s Code of Ethics.
• Attend training as required.
• Notify management or Savista’s Helpline when there is a compliance concern or incident.
• HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information.
• Demonstrable awareness of confidentiality obligations.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements - high school graduate, associate or college degree preferred.
• Courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Medical records experience preferred, any work experience in the oncology field a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office preferred – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to work independently.
• Excellent office skills with knowledge and use of computers and software applications.

Preferred Skills but Not Required

• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) or CTR eligible.
• HIM Credential – RHIT, CCS, CCA, MT.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is from $18.00-$22.00 per hour. However, specific compensation for the role will vary within the above range based on many factors including but not limited to geographic location, candidate experience, applicable certifications, and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SAVISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, veteran status, disability, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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