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Cancer Registrar
Job ID #443540
Introduction
Allina Health is a not-for-profit system of hospitals, clinics and other health care services with
more than 23,500 employees, 5,000 physicians and 2,500 volunteers dedicated to meeting
the lifelong health care needs of patients and communities throughout Minnesota and
western Wisconsin. Allina is a vibrant, growing organization with opportunities to suit your
professional skills and a diverse work environment to match your specific interests. We
believe employees are our greatest asset and are dedicated to helping you develop and
maximize your professional skills.
Allina Commons is the Minneapolis-based headquarters of Allina Health, a not-for-profit
health care organization serving patients and communities. Approximately 1,600 corporate
and administrative service employees work at offices within Midtown Exchange, site of the
historic Sears retail complex at Chicago Avenue and E. Lake Street. This community
landmark, adjacent to the campus of Allina's Abbott Northwestern Hospital, is the second
largest building in Minnesota and includes offices, an internationally themed public market
and residential units.
Responsibilities
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Abstraction of clinical, staging, and treatment information on Oncology patients in
accordance with established standards of the Commission on Cancer in Minnesota
Cancer Surveillance System
Obtain information for long-term follow-up of oncology patients
Obtain information on cases presented at cancer treatment planning conferences
Assist with other duties of the cancer registry department as assigned
Education
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Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) or CTR eligible (formal education program in
Cancer Registry Management)
Health Information Technician helpful but not required, or 5 years of related work
experience
Qualifications
Experience:
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Experience with medical record analysis
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Cancer Registry / Oncology Data experience preferred
Licensure / Certification:
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Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) or CTR eligible
Skills:
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Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-O coding, and AJCC staging
Proficient use of Microsoft Office
Computer data entry skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Analytic skills
Goal oriented
Prioritization skills
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
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Full time: 40 hours / week
Day Shift: 8am - 4:30pm
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
No weekends
Non Contract
Location/Community Information
Minneapolis boasts being both cosmopolitan yet small enough that you can find a place to
call home whether on a lake, golf course, or in an adjoining suburb. With the fast pace of
activity there are professional sports, theater, or enough parks for a quiet walk. The area has
numerous schools and colleges, both public or private, and enough teams for all weekend
athletes to join.
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Located in Minneapolis
Population = 380,000
Service Area = 2,882,245
Community Resource Links:
Community Information
School Digger
Explore Minnesota
MN Dept of Education
Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Twin Cities Living Magazine
Star Tribune
Closing Statement
If you are interested in becoming part of our award winning team of professionals, please
apply online today. Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities
to all employees and applicants. EEO / AA
Rachel DeSchepper
HR Recruiter • Allina Recruitment Center • Allina Health
Phone: 612-262-4574 • Fax: 612-262-4162 • [email protected]
Mail Route 10703 • 2925 Chicago Ave. • Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321