Tumor Registrar (Remote)

Tumor Registrar - Certified

The Tumor Registrar - Certified oversees the workflow of the department to ensure all regulatory agency deadlines are met. In addition, the Tumor Registrar - Certified facilitates the day-to-day management of schedules, provides guidance, mentorship, and oversight to less experience staff, and tackles the more complex registrar functions.

Core Job Functions:

• Identifies, requests, and reviews inpatient and outpatient medical records with the tumor registry eligibility criteria for data collection.
• Enters abstracted data into the database utilizing appropriate coding.
• Follows-up with physicians, healthcare providers, family members, patients, and other reliable sources for clarification of missing or incomplete information.
• Prepares statistical reports using abstracted data to assist with the preparation of charts, tables, and graphs for annual reports.
• Tracks and follows-up with cancer patients to determine current health status, and reports changes to required agencies.
• Maintains competency in all areas of the tumor registry through continuing education and professional associations.
• Establishes weekly productivity targets for staff.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Core Qualifications:

• Education: Associated Degree (required) Bachelor's degree in relevant field required (preferred)
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
• Certification and Licensing: Certified ODS - Oncology Data Specialist
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.