Cancer Registry Manager

Harris Health Cancer Registry Manager

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

The Cancer Registry Manager demonstrates expertise in Cancer Registry functions. The Manager will have oversight and supervision of all Harris Health System Cancer Registry Program work activities and registry operation. Responsible for staffing and management. Manager produces reports, performs audits and provides training. The Manager codes, stages and abstracts all cases of cancer diagnosed and / or treated at Harris Health. Assures compliance related to Texas Cancer Registry guidelines, American College of Surgeons (ACOS) and Commission on Cancer (CoC). Performs data entry utilizing Elekta (Mosaiq) software. Maintains the quality and integrity of the database, and ensures departments compliance of all internal and external policy, regulations and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Bachelors degree required in Health Care Info Management (preferred) or applicable field. Certified Tumor Registrar required. Work Experience (Years and Area): Three (3) to five (5) years in in an ACoS accredited Cancer Registry department. Management Experience (Years and Area): Three (3) years management experience in a Cancer Registry department. Equipment Operated: PC, calculator, Microsoft Office.

Special Requirements

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact); Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking); Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports) Other Skills: Analytical; CRT; Medical Terms; P.C.; Statistical; Typing 45 wpm; Word Processing Advanced Education: Bachelor's Degree (Major): Health Care Info Management (preferred) or applicable field. Work Schedule: Flexible Other Requirements: Familiar with Electronic Medical Record and Cancer Registry software systems. Excellent time management and able to respond quickly to completing priorities. Knowledge of American College of Surgeons Standards, proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Elekta Cancer Registry software program; SEER, FORDS manual, and AJCC staging manual.