What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cancer Registrar position at UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority?
Position Title Cancer Registrar KUCC - Liberty Position Summary / Career Interest: The Cancer Registrar is responsible for identifying applicable reportable cases for abstracting entry according to governing cancer registry bodies, including national and central registry requirements. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Identifies applicable reportable cases (case finding) for abstract entry according to governing cancer registry bodies, including national and central registry requirements. Abstracts all analytic and non-analytic cases according to the Commission on Cancer standards. Performs follow-up review annually on all active patients. Interacts with patients and their designated contacts in a discrete and professional manner. Handles all office interactions effectively and courteously. Shares information only as appropriate with other organizations as needed to fall within treatment, payment and operations that lie within HIPAA regulations. Maintains work records and policies and procedures. Meets the quality, performance and production standards defined by the department. Edits should be run within software to assure quality is met and all required fields have been populated. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience Associates Degree Health-related field Preferred Education and Experience Bachelors Degree Epic and Cancer Registry software experience Required Licensure and Certification Certified Tumor Registrar - National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) Knowledge Requirements Extensive knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-40525 We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. Notice: If you are a Current Employee or Contract Worker, please log into Workday to search for and apply to jobs using the Career application or by searching "Find Jobs". Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.