Oncology Registrar -- Coding & Data Registry -- Document Center Building

Job Summary

To register and follow patients with a diagnosis of malignancy, to retrieve and analyze registry data, and to disseminate these data in accordance with professional ethics, and to contribute to the efficient operation of the Tumor Registry.

Responsibilities

• Assure data information retention and retrieval.
  

Participates in case finding.



Abstracts and codes clinical data using appropriate classification system.



Obtains long term follow-up data.

• Maintain Registry Statistics.
  

Participate in PCE Studies.



Contribute to the development of the Annual Report.



Participate in collection and preparation of registry statistics.

• Maintain Quality Assurance Program.
  

Develop edit check process.



Audit abstracts.

• Participate in Cancer Program Requirements.
  

Attend Cancer Committee as delegated.



Participate in continuing education to maintain C.T.R.



Is knowledgeable of the American College of Surgeon Standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities
(Essential duties common to all positions)

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.
2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.
4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.
6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• Associate's Degree

Credentials

• No Certification, Competency or License Required

Work Schedule: Days

Status: Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: Document Center Building

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Tamara B. Young tammy.young@vandaliahealth.org