What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tumor Registrar position at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine?
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The University of Miami Department of UMHC - SCCC - Tumor Registrars has an exciting opportunity for a full time Tumor Registrar. The incumbent maintains the database for patients with a malignant or benign reportable disease. The Tumor Registrar also performs the coding, qualitative analysis, quality control, report writing and documentation of these medical records
Core Job Functions
Core Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
Experience
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills, And Attitudes
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status
Full time
Employee Type
Staff
Pay Grade
H8
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet.
The University of Miami Department of UMHC - SCCC - Tumor Registrars has an exciting opportunity for a full time Tumor Registrar. The incumbent maintains the database for patients with a malignant or benign reportable disease. The Tumor Registrar also performs the coding, qualitative analysis, quality control, report writing and documentation of these medical records
Core Job Functions
- Identifies, requests, and reviews inpatient and outpatient medical records.
- Reviews eligibility criteria for data collection to include, but not limited to, demographics, history, and stage and extent of disease and treatment.
- Abstracts data and enters database, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Follows up with physicians, healthcare providers, family members, patients, or other reliable resources for clarification of missing or incomplete information.
- Prepares statistical reports, utilizing abstracted data, such as analysis of types of diseases treated and survival data.
- Assists with preparation of charts, tables, graphs, and analysis for inclusion in the annual report.
- Prepares and submits data to other agencies as appropriate.
- Performs quality control checks by reviewing and correcting registry data.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Core Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
Experience
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills, And Attitudes
- Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Commitment to the University's core values.
- Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office).
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status
Full time
Employee Type
Staff
Pay Grade
H8
