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Boston Medical Center (BMC)Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in cancer registry operations, ensuring compliance with facility, state, and accreditation standards. Proficient in tumor registry coding principles and management, with a strong focus on confidentiality and attention to detail.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR®)Tumor Registry Coding PrinciplesICD-OCancer Registry System (METRIQ)Registry Management Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Comply with cancer registry operations as directed by the Senior Cancer Registrar
- Ensure compliance with facility needs, State requirements, and Commission on Cancer requirements
- Perform duties within the Tumor Registry department
- Manage registry-related work accurately, efficiently, and confidentially
Requirements
What you’ll need- Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of formal education and experience
- For candidates with an Associate’s degree or coding program certificate, 3 years minimum relevant healthcare experience
- For candidates with a high school diploma, at least 5 years relevant healthcare experience
- Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR®) through the NCRA Council
- Knowledge of medical terminology and tumor registry coding principles, including ICD-O, FORDS, and SEER
- Extensive knowledge and advanced education of American College of Surgeons and Commission on Cancer accreditation standards
- Previous registry management experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proficient with Cancer Registry System (METRIQ or equivalent)
- Ability to work independently and efficiently with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize workload
- Ability to understand and adhere to institutional confidentiality guidelines
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits
- Discretionary annual bonuses
- Merit increases
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403(b) savings matches
- Paid time off
- Career advancement opportunities
- Resources to support employee and family well-being
- Remote work opportunity
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Hard Skills
Medical TerminologyTumor Registry Coding PrinciplesICD-OFordsSEERRegistry ManagementAttention to DetailTime ManagementPrioritization
Soft Skills
Ability to Work IndependentlyStrong Attention to Detail
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointCancer Registry System (METRIQ)
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR®)
Industry Keywords
Cancer Registry OperationsCommission on Cancer RequirementsAmerican College of Surgeons StandardsHealthcare Experience