Oncology Data Specialist Certified - Cancer Registry - FT - 1st Shift

Overview:

Abstracts eligible cases accurately and timely.  Complies with ASCR, CoC and NCDB data requests.  Monitors cancer registry data quality.  Assists and supports the Cancer Committee Coordinator and department staff members.

Qualifications:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:

 

Education:  High school diploma or GED required; Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) Certification or Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) Certification eligible required.  CTR Certification required within 2 years of employment. 

 

Experience:  Previous Cancer Registry experience preferred. 

 

Additional Skills/Abilities:  Ability to complete projects and perform structured tasks related to project prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines; ability to carry out written/oral directives; ability to act or judge on one’s own and with discretion.  Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly.  Must be able to maintain confidentiality.  Ability to use computer, word processing and spreadsheet software, FAX and copy machine.

About Us:

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if  you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. 
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Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

 

 Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al