Cancer Registrar
Job ID #443540
Introduction
Allina Health is a not-for-profit system of hospitals, clinics and other health care services with more than 23,500 employees, 5,000 physicians and 2,500 volunteers dedicated to meeting the lifelong health care needs of patients and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Allina is a vibrant, growing organization with opportunities to suit your professional skills and a diverse work environment to match your specific interests. We believe employees are our greatest asset and are dedicated to helping you develop and maximize your professional skills.
Allina Commons is the Minneapolis-based headquarters of Allina Health, a not-for-profit health care organization serving patients and communities. Approximately 1,600 corporate and administrative service employees work at offices within Midtown Exchange, site of the historic Sears retail complex at Chicago Avenue and E. Lake Street. This community landmark, adjacent to the campus of Allina's Abbott Northwestern Hospital, is the second largest building in Minnesota and includes offices, an internationally themed public market and residential units.
Responsibilities
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Abstraction of clinical, staging, and treatment information on Oncology patients in accordance with established standards of the Commission on Cancer in Minnesota
Cancer Surveillance System
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Obtain information for long-term follow-up of oncology patients
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Obtain information on cases presented at cancer treatment planning conferences
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Assist with other duties of the cancer registry department as assigned
Education
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Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) or CTR eligible (formal education program in
Cancer Registry Management)
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Health Information Technician helpful but not required, or 5 years of related work experience
Qualifications
Experience:
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Experience with medical record analysis

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Cancer Registry / Oncology Data experience preferred
Licensure / Certification:
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Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) or CTR eligible
Skills:
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Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-O coding, and AJCC staging
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Proficient use of Microsoft Office
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Computer data entry skills
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Analytic skills
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Goal oriented
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Prioritization skills
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
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Full time: 40 hours / week
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Day Shift: 8am - 4:30pm
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
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No weekends
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Non Contract
Location/Community Information
Minneapolis boasts being both cosmopolitan yet small enough that you can find a place to call home whether on a lake, golf course, or in an adjoining suburb. With the fast pace of activity there are professional sports, theater, or enough parks for a quiet walk. The area has numerous schools and colleges, both public or private, and enough teams for all weekend athletes to join.
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Located in Minneapolis
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Population = 380,000
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Service Area = 2,882,245
Community Resource Links:
Community Information School Digger
Explore Minnesota MN Dept of Education
Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine St. Paul Pioneer Press
Twin Cities Living Magazine Star Tribune
Closing Statement
If you are interested in becoming part of our award winning team of professionals, please apply online today. Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EEO / AA

HR Recruiter • Allina Recruitment Center • Allina Health
Phone: 612-2624574 • Fax: 612-262-4162 • Rachel.DeSchepper@allina.com
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