Job Description

Details



Open Date

10/09/2025



Requisition Number

PRN16506N



Job Title

Certified Tumor Registrar



Working Title

Oncology Data Specialists



Career Progression Track

UGR



Track Level



FLSA Code

Nonexempt



Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No



Type

Non Benefited Staff / Student



Temporary?

No



Standard Hours per Week

19



Full Time or Part Time?

Part Time



Shift

Variable



Work Schedule Summary



PRN



Is this a work study job?

No



VP Area

U of U Health - Academics



Department

00217 - RMCDS



Location

Anywhere Utah



City

Salt Lake City, UT



Type of Recruitment

External Posting



Pay Rate Range

30-35 per Hour



Close Date

12/30/2025



Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)



Job Summary



This position is responsible for coding, staging, and abstracting all cases of cancer and certain benign tumors initially seen, diagnosed, and/or treated within the organization. This position is not responsible for providing care to patients.



Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

+ Abstracts and reviews cases of malignancies and certain benign tumors diagnosed and/or treated within the organization.



+ Codes, stages, and enters into the computer each case added to the tumor registry utilizing ICD -O, ICD -9/10, AJCC TNM (Tumor, Nodes, Metastasis) & Collaborative Staging/Coding, FORDS (Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards), and SEER (Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Results) guidelines.



+ Complies with state and federal mandates that require the organization to report all diagnosed and/or treated malignancies and certain benign tumors.



+ Participates in the quality management of the registry data and activities.



+ Contacts patients, providers, and state registries per the database to gather follow-up information and verify or correct patient information.



+ Compiles data and generates reports for special studies.



+ Assists with the management of clinical documentation requirements related to regulatory rules and regulations.

Problem Solving:

+ Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.



+ Demonstrated organizational skills.



+ Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.



+ Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of ICD -O and ICD -9CM Vol l,ll,lll, ICD -10 CM/ PCS , DMS Coding.



+ Demonstrated knowledge of staging according to the American Joint Commission on Cancer ( AJCC ) staging system ( TNM ) Tumors Nodes Metastasis and Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Result ( SEER ) Summary Stage and Collaborative Staging.



+ Ability to prioritize and coordinate work processes.



+ Ability to assist in conflict management of teams.



Minimum Qualifications

Required:

+ National Tumor Registry Certification.



+ Associate's degree in a Health Information Management or National Cancer Registrar Association ( NCRA ) related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).



+ Two years of related experience.

Preferred:

+ RHIT or RHIA Certification.



+ Certification in NCRA related area.



Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.



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The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.



This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.



The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.



All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.



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