About this role
Baptist Health System Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
At Baptist Health System, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
A training position which requires enrollment in a Cancer Information Management Program with expected completion within 18 months of hire and attainment of CTR credentials. Demonstrates incremental understanding and competency in follow-up, casefinding, suspense, and abstracting. Demonstrates progressive competency in ICD-O coding, FORDS, Collaborative Staging, AJCC Staging, Multiple Primary & Histology Coding Rules, and Texas Cancer Registry and National Cancer Data Base reporting requirements. Demonstrates basic understanding of American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Program Standards. Meets all internal and external training targets. Assists in the coordination of cancer conferences. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
Associate's Degree in Allied Health related field from an accredited school with evidence of enrollment in a National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) Cancer Information Management accredited program
PREFERRED EDUCATION
Graduate from an accredited school for Health Information Management
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
1 year in Cancer Registry, Health Information Management or other Allied Health field. Must possess basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
2 years of cancer registry experience
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE
Must obtain Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification within 18 months of hire or transfer into department or position
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE
Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
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