Health Records Specialist

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Medical Records or a human health science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in medical records, epidemiology, or disease data collection.
• Cancer Registry (3-5 years) experience, including experience in data collection, analysis, processing, coding, and reporting of cancer data and performance of critical review of the data.
• Certification as a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR).
• PC computer software proficiency.
• Provide a home-based office, including security and a network provider to facilitate the transmission of electronic data to the central office or to receive electronic information/data.
• The ability to travel overnight, and a valid US driving license and the ability to meet the University of Iowa Fleet Safety Program driving standard. 

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working with American College of Surgeons (ACoS) cancer program requirements.
• A background in epidemiologic research and disease data collection methodology.
• Evidence of good verbal and written communication skills.

Application Process: 

• To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
• Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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