Oncology Program Leader - Full Time Days - Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) or CTR eligible

Oncology Program Leader - Full Time Days - Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) or CTR eligible Position Summary Coordinates systematic processes to ensure efficient, appropriate and effective management of the cancer program and its services. Position Requirements Formal Education / Training: Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) or CTR eligible, Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). Workplace Experience: Coordination of Patient Care Delivery for Health Services related to cancer. Equipment and Skills Training: Three years cancer registry experience. Coding experience preferred. Program management or administrative experience. Working knowledge of FORDS; SEER; EOD; AJCC; NAACCR and ACoS-COC survey process. Physical Environment: Office. Physical Effort Requires the ability to communicate in English orally and in writing. Requires prolonged standing and working for up to twelve hours a day. Occasionally required to lift 25 pounds. Performance Standards Quality of Care Coordinates accountability for the quality of services provided by the Cancer Program. Collaborates with the Cancer Committee in developing, implementing, and reviewing standards, goals, policies and procedures. Coordinates and monitors quality assurance and improvement initiatives in conjunction with the Director of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement. Facilitates the coordination and integration of committee and sub-committee services. Maintains liaison between other departments and other services within the facility to foster goodwill, cooperation, communication, team building, integration of services, and quality improvement. Develops task forces, steering committees to effect collaboration as needed. Assures that all activities of the cancer program are assessed, developed, implemented and monitored on an ongoing basis. Communication Gathers and assimilates program related data from appropriate sources and disseminates same in a timely manner to the Cancer Committee and leadership team for evaluation, review and revision of goals and objectives annually and as needed. Assures that the findings and conclusions of the monitoring, evaluation and outcome improvement activities are documented and reported at least quarterly to the cancer committee. Assists the Cancer Committee in developing, publishing, and distributing the Oncology Annual Report. Communicates on a timely basis, keeping Cancer Committee Chairman and Chief Nursing Officer informed of work progress, urgent matters, potential problems, suggestions and recommendations. Financial Management Marketing strategies for Cancer Program services are planned and implemented in conjunction with the Marketing department and the Cancer Committee. Develop visibility, identity and accessibility of the Cancer Center. Assists Marketing with development of promotional materials. Promotes and markets the Cancer Program by communicating its quality and benefits. Assist Marketing to develop telephone information and referral services and promote screening programs for persons with high risk cancers. Planning/Programming Coordinates the overall activities of the Cancer Program to ensure quality services and a successful cancer certification. Monitors Commission on Cancer Program standards for modification and changes and report such changes to the Cancer Committee. Participates and monitor ACoS special studies that measure quality and outcomes. Lead the initiative in maintaining the ACOS accreditation. Facilitate the completion of the Survey Application Record (SAR) Assists with and monitors the attendance at the Cancer Conferences including case selection and minutes. Submits accurate cancer data in a timely manner to the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB). Establish and maintain efficient operations of the Cancer Registry. Accurately collects data on cancer patients. Perform follow up activities in order to maintain a follow up rate as required by the American College of Surgeons. Facility: Williamson Medical Center Department: WMC CASE MANAGEMENT Shift: Days, Full Time Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision PTO Retirement Matching Tuition reimbursement Discount programs FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) Identity Theft Protection Legal Aid Equal Opportunity Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Williamson Medical Group