Certified Cancer Registrar- (remote opportunity)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

THIS IS A REMOTE OPPORTUNITY- 36 hours per week

Be at your best with an organization that equips you to do so.  Whose people unite in making lives better. At Carilion Clinic, we help communities stay healthy and our region grow stronger through compassionate care, medical education and research, and neighborhood outreach. As part of our team you can expect professional stability, strong technological resources, and the advancement potential of a regional leader.

As a team member of the Carilion Clinic Tumor Registry, is responsible for medical record analysis, data abstraction, and overall data management specific to the cancer/tumor patient.  Must perform functions consistent with the requirements set by the Carilion Cancer Committee and the American College of Surgeons’ (ACoS) Commission on Cancer (CoC).  Participates in activities necessary for the ACoS' CoC accreditation of Carilion Clinic's Cancer Program(s).  

Based in Roanoke, VA, we are an award-winning, community-based network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices, and affiliations with prestigious academic medical institutions. Explore how joining a regional leader can enhance your ability to learn, grow, and succeed.

What We Require:

Education: Associates degree in medical terminology and human anatomy/physiology are required. Completion of formal education program for CTR strongly encouraged.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years prior Cancer Registry, Health Information Management records system, Allied Health Profession, HIM coding, or similar experience.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) required.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Thorough understanding of human anatomy & physiology and disease processes; computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and medical records database/system; accurate keyboarding skills; verbal & written communication skills on a level to work actively and effectively with medical and professional staff; team building and problem solving skills.  Knowledge of the use of internal e-mail system for time management and communication functions.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.