Cancer Registry Assistant

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley

Position Overview:

Provides case finding, follow-up, and cancer case conference support as directed. This individual is responsible for meeting quality and productivity standards while assuring the confidentiality of all cancer-related health information encountered. Performs case finding duties to identify new cancer patients using pathology reports and disease indices, adhering to regulatory guidelines on reportability. Adds patients to the cancer registry software and identifies analytic and non-analytic cases. Maintains registry follow-up data in computerized patient database using the patient’s medical record, local obituaries, or other available database platforms. Updates follow-up dates in the cancer registry software. Coordinates tumor board meetings from call for cases to compliant reporting after the meeting to align with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer standards. Assists with requests from other staff members.

Sutter Health, Northern California's largest health network with 29 acute care hospitals, more than 5,000 primary care physicians and specialists, home health, occupational health, psychiatric care and more provides comprehensive medical services in more than 100 Northern California communities. Our mission, vision and values lay the foundation for our day-to-day work in doctors’ offices, home health and hospice programs, hospitals, laboratories, research facilities, administrative offices and medical education services. As a unified health care network, we partner to spread innovation, improve access to health care services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 1-year recent relevant experience.
• 1-year oncology experience. Preferred.
• Enrolled in the ODS program or recently ODS certified. Preferred

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to type approximately 50 wpm.
• Computer and Word Processing experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of phone courtesy techniques.
• Ability to be flexible in work habits and environment.
• Communication skills and ability to handle confidential data.
• Knowledge of Anatomy/Physiology and Medical Terminology.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $26.16 to $32.72 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.