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The position may be required to travel to non hospital facilities in assigned area. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods of time, repetitive motion.

Monday – Friday, primarily days (minimum 40 hrs/wk)

The Markey Cancer Center is seeking an Abstractor Coordinator Senior Regional. This position is responsible for collecting detailed cancer information on behalf of the Kentucky Cancer Registry for cancer patients diagnosed and/or treated in multiple Kentucky non-hospital facilities. Data are abstracted through chart reviews that may be conducted in person or through remote electronic health record (EHR) access. Data must follow national coding standards established by the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program, the National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) and the American College of Surgeons. Data are collected using a wide variety of software applications and EHR systems. Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification is essential. In addition, this position is responsible for a performing annual death clearance processing for the Kentucky Cancer Registry and Inter State Data Exchange. Duties include communication and coordination with external agencies and state cancer registries.

This position will have a fully remote work arrangement.

IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume. Optionally, if you have your CTR Certification, please upload it as Specific Request 1. You must be willing to obtain and maintain a CTR Certification within 2 years of employment.

To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.

The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.

Familiarity with laptop computer operation and basic maintenance. Experience with medical terminology, coding or medical records. Experience with MS Windows, Excel, and EPIC. Cancer coding desired

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years and Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) preferred

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