Join Kettering Health, a distinguished not-for-profit healthcare network comprising 13 medical centers and over 120 outpatient facilities across southwest Ohio. Our unwavering commitment to enhancing the healthcare experience encompasses delivering exceptional care at every life stage, nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals, and extending our outreach through international initiatives.

Campus Spotlight:

Discover Kettering Health Main Campus, the flagship hospital of our network, proudly serving Kettering, Ohio, and the Greater Dayton area since 1964. Our advanced facility features the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, a comprehensive maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and a Level II Emergency Care center. In recognition of our ongoing dedication to safety and quality, we achieved an “A” rating from the Leapfrog Group in 2020, positioning us among the nation’s safest hospitals. Additionally, we have earned the prestigious 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital designation from the Ohio Hospital Association and were recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020. Our commitment to excellent patient experiences earned us the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades. Moreover, our facility is accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department, boasting 465 beds, including newborn accommodations.

Key Responsibilities:

As part of our dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in interpreting and abstracting various data (clinical, demographic, etc.) from electronic medical records for both malignant and non-malignant tumors into the network cancer registry database. This task must adhere to the national standards and comply with Ohio’s cancer reporting legal requirements. You may also be assigned additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, you should possess an Associate degree in a healthcare field, which must include coursework in medical terminology, pharmacology, and a minimum of two semesters of human anatomy and physiology (or equivalent).

Experience:

While 2-5 years of cancer registry experience within a healthcare system or network cancer registry structure is preferred, we are eager to find the right candidate passionate about making a difference.

Licenses:

You must hold an Ohio Cancer Registrar certification as well as the ODS (Oncology Data Specialist) credential from the National Cancer Registrar’s Association. Having a Registered Health Information Technician or Administrator (RHIT/RHIA) credential from the American Health Information Management Association is preferred but not mandatory.

Essential Skills:

To succeed in this role, you will need a solid understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as database quality assurance. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated professional who is ready to contribute to our mission of providing exceptional healthcare.