University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Central Registry Med Abstr - req# 15819

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Central Registry Med Abstr
Requisition ID req15819
Working Title Central Registry Med Abstr
Position Grade 10
Position Summary

The New Mexico Tumor Registry (NMTR) is a population-based cancer registry that has served New Mexico since 1966. The NMTR gathers, maintains, analyzes, and disseminates cancer surveillance data and supports scientific investigations of cancer. The NMTR is a division of the Cancer Control Program at the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center. The NMTR is a founding member of the National Cancer Institutes Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program and we have been continuously funded by the SEER Program since 1973. Data collected by NMTR is routinely used to document and track trends in cancer occurrence and care, support scientific research and inform about public health policy. Due to the nature of our work, confidentiality and privacy are major priority.

This position is an entry level position. Requires satisfactory completion of training program (within the 6 month probationary period).

This position may require occasional travel in New Mexico and Arizona.

The NMTR is seeking a Central Registry Med Abstr to, under supervision, systematically reviews medical records and other sources of information to identify new cancer cases and documents data items relevant to each patient's cancer diagnosis, treatment, and outcome. Participates in routine quality control and quality assurance activities to ensure accuracy and completeness of registry data.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Identifies and documents all cases of cancer diagnosed among residents of the central cancer registry's area of coverage from well-established sources of information including, but not limited to, hospitals, clinics, physician offices, pathology laboratories, radiology facilities, and vital record repositories.
  • Completes a standard abstract of data items for each cancer case including, but not limited to patient demographic characteristics, diagnostic procedures, type of cancer, primary anatomic site of cancer, history and extent of disease, cancer-directed therapy, care providers based on systematic review of medical records, laboratory reports, vital records, and other data sources in accordance with prevailing standards established by recognized standard setters.
  • Systematically conducts "follow-up" of all cancer cases in the registry by documenting each patient's vital status and date of last information based on information contained in medical records, vital records, and other sources of information available to the registry.
  • Acquires and maintains working knowledge of SEER*ABS, the registry's primary data collection tool, as well as cancer registry/medical records software at each assigned reporting facility, in order to conduct routine case-finding, data collection, follow-up and quality control activities.
  • Conducts routine and ad hoc quality control and quality assurance activities as required by the New Mexico Tumor Registry, the National Cancer Institute, the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries and other standard setters.
  • While this position is not a research position, abstractors sometimes assist investigators in the collection, interpretation, and utilization of central cancer registry data for the purposes of scientific research.
  • Assists hospital-based cancer registrars, health care providers and administrators in the collection, interpretation, and utilization of central cancer registry data to address health care and administrative needs.
  • Routinely contributes to the development and maintenance of registry-wide resources including, but not limited to, a computerized database of all health care facilities in the registry's area of coverage and computerized database of all physicians who provide care to cancer patients within the registry's area of coverage.
  • Participates in all training sessions conducted by the New Mexico Tumor Registry staff, as well as continuing education sessions provided by the Tumor Registrars Association of New Mexico, the NCI/SEER Program, the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, and other resources.
  • Performs duties and assignments that are required to prepare computer files for required data submissions.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its 146 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexicos cancer patients from all across the state and partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. They treated 13,578 patients in 105,748 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of 1361 patients participated in cancer clinical trials, including 544 (40%) patients who participated in clinical trials testing new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The more than 102 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNMCCC were awarded $36.2 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, they have published 930 manuscripts, and promoting economic development, they filed 136 new patents and launched 10 new biotechnology start-up companies. Finally, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 530 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery. Learn more at http://cancer.unm.edu.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
  • Must successfully obtain National Cancer Registrar's Association (NCRA) national certification as a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) within the first three (3) years of employment.
  • Must have a valid New Mexico Driver's license.
  • Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
  • All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) OR Registered Health Information Technology (RHIT) OR Associates degree in any field with two college level semesters of Human Anatomy and/or Physiology.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to understand, analyze and interpret medical/forensic information and terminology.

Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

Knowledge of medical data collection codes.

Ability to verify data input and correct errors.

Strong data entry and/or word processing skills.

Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.

Ability to travel extensively by car to various outreach locations.

Additional Requirements Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.

Applicants must provide names of 3 past or present supervisors as references that the hiring official can contact.
Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department CRTC New Mexico Tumor Registry NMTR (099N)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Term - Full-Time
Term End Date 1 year from date of hire
Status Non-Exempt
Pay $14.09 - $20.43
Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement Temporary and on-call employees working an appointment percentage of 26 (.26 FTE) or greater, per quarter, will be eligible to earn retirement service credits and thus are required to make New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) contributions. More information pertaining to your FTE and NMERB contributions can be reviewed on the NMERB Guidelines Clarified webpage.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 6/11/2021
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

APPLICANT: Please complete the official application; making sure to include all prior work experience and average hours worked per week. Attach your Current Resume; listing three former or current Supervisor References. Attach your Cover Letter that details how your experience matches the position as described above; including any Preferred Qualifications.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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