Cancer Registrar

Cancer RegistrarPosition: Cancer RegistrarLocation: Davenport Cancer ClinicSchedule: 40 hours per week, Dayshift, Monday - Friday.Position Requirements:Education: 2 year college programField of Study: Cancer Registry Management (CRIM) or Cancer Information Management (CIM) from an NCRA accredited programSpecial Training: Word processing with a minimum of 60 wpm; spreadsheet applications; medical terminology.Licensures/Registration: CTR Certification within 24 monthsExperience: No experience required.Interpersonal Skills: Interaction is with a variety of people inside or outside the organization. Communications are of moderate difficulty and sensitivity. Contact with others may involve detailed & lengthy dialogues & exchanges of information. Requires a moderate amount of interpersonal skills. Interactions involve dealing with moderately complicated problem situations or stressful encounters.Position Purpose: The Cancer Registrar works independently and is responsible for the cancer registry, organizing accreditation process activities for the American College of Surgeons cancer program, patient care evaluations, quality improvement activities, cancer conferences, annual report, and community and professional education programs. Ongoing communications with the State Health registry of Iowa is required to maintain appropriate registry data sets and standards based on the SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology, End Results) program of the NCI (National Cancer Institute).Supervisory Responsibility: The job requires some accountability for scheduling, assigning or coordinating work. Employees check the quality of work and provide guidance, instruction, training and direction to others. Although the job does not require formal or official supervisory responsibility, the incumbent serves as group leader or acts in an informal "assistant supervisory" or "lead" role. In addition, the employee may be expected to provide information or suggestions on human resources matters.Materials Responsibility: Very Limited. Work requires very limited responsibility for material resources. Examples of resources could include personal work materials, supplies or equipment, or very small amounts of cash. The employee has a very limited or indirect amount of control over these resources.Although human error might require the repair or replacement of materials, usually the cost of correcting these errors is minor. The variety and volume of resources is also very limited. Problems associated with material resources are very uncomplicated.Key Relationships: Co-workers/Health System Employees, Outside Agencies/Other Health Care Providers, General Public/Visitors/Volunteers, Physicians/Medical Office Staff, Third Party Payors/Insurance Companies, Auditors/Review AgenciesOur CommitmentRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.