Cancer Registrar

Category:Admin SupportCity:JacksonState:TennesseeShift:0 - Day (United States of America)Job Description Summary:To manage the collection and compilation of information relating to patients diagnosed and treated for malignant cancers and to prepare statistical data on mortality rates and treatment effects. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.ResponsibilitiesComplies with cancer reporting requirements as set forth in Tennessee Cancer Reporting System Act of 1983.Ensures the quality of abstracted data by performing random quality checks of data before it is sent to the state reporting agencyParticipates in required quality improvement initiatives in which the cancer center participations including but not limited to entering data for participating oncologists with COC, ASCO, etc.Fulfills any request for information or data from the Cancer Committee, member of cancer center medical staff, administration and other departments.Provides coordination for Cancer Committee and cancer conference, as neededMaintains credentialed status by acquiring the necessary number of continuing education hours.Utilize appropriate electronic records and systems as necessary.Meets ACOS/COC standards as they related to Cancer Registry, Cancer Conference, and Cancer Committee. Responsible for communicating ACOS/COC standards to the Kirkland Cancer Center staff and leadership.Adheres to necessary reporting guidelines.Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.QualificationsEDUCATION: High School Diploma.Necessary college credits to meet certification guidelines.LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTFICATION:Registration and certification as a Certified Tumor Registrar by the National Cancer Registrar Association or American Health Information Management Association EXPERIENCE: Experience necessary for the certification.Would be beneficial to have experience working with an accredited cancer program.NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENTWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.