Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR), REMOTE - Winship Cancer Institute

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Identifies patients alleged to have specific disease diagnoses, confirms the diagnosis clinically or pathologically, and determines whether these patients meet specific criteria for inclusion in a database.
• Abstracts demographic, diagnostic, and epidemiologic treatment and survival information from inpatient and outpatient reports, records, and electronic databases.
• Codes the primary site and morphology, and clinically or pathologically stages the morbidity, mortality, or extent of the disease.
• Follows up with patients, physicians, and clinics to obtain and update missing data.
• Designs computer programs, and maintains reports.
• May oversee other medical records abstractors.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent. Certification as a Tumor Registrar.

 

NOTE: Tasks related to this position can be performed remotely with only occasional visits to an Emory University location. This position requires you to reside in the State of Georgia.  

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