Registrar - Part-Time Temporary Position

Cancer Registrar
Job Category: Patient Access Services Requisition Number: CANCE001882
Part-Time On-site Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA +3 more locations
Job Details
Description
The Cancer Registrar is responsible for assisting in all Cancer Program activities, including the Cancer Committee and Cancer Conferences, and maintaining an accurate cancer registry to ensure compliance with the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) guidelines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

Assist the Cancer Coordinator in the smooth and efficient operation of the hospital's Cancer Registry, including computerized databases
Adhere to the guidelines of the American College of Surgeons and Commission on Cancer for an accredited Cancer Program
Accurately abstract new cases from inpatient, outpatient, radiation oncology, and radiology patient records into the hospital's computerized registry database
Assist the Cancer Registry Follow-Up Clerk to ensure a follow-up rate of 90% or greater
Help prepare for Cancer Conferences by preparing case summaries, notifying medical and hospital staff, participating in marketing and advertising efforts, securing the necessary audio-visual equipment, and taking minutes
Participate in Quality activities by performing long and short term audits in coordination with the Cancer Committee as required by ACoS and by providing research data and statistical reports including all studies required by ACoS
Work with the Cancer Program Coordinator in the preparation of the Cancer Program Annual Report, ensuring compliance with all ACoS requirements
Assist the medical staff with using the staging system and completing staging forms as needed
Establish and maintain positive relationships with medical staff, hospital staff, and department managers
Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services
Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care
Education and Experience
Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education: Associate's degree in a related field with courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and health information
Experience: 2+ years in an accredited cancer program with extensive knowledge of registry abstracting, SEER staging, and use of Cancer Registry word processing, graphics, and database software. Willing to substitute 2+ years in an accredited cancer program with 2+ years in an Allied Health Career
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must be Certified Tumor Registrar / Oncology Data Specialist registered within one (1) year of employment; an additional RHIA or RHIT certification is preferred.
Qualifications
Education
Associates or better.
Licenses & Certifications
Certified Tumor Registrar
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