Responsible for reviewing patient documentation and diagnostic information to analyze and abstract tumor data. The Cancer Registrar assigns and reports codes for diagnosing and treating cancers for reporting and regulatory compliance.
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Compiles, analyzes, abstracts and codes pertinent medical data contained within CARTI’s electronic medical record (EMR) utilizing STORE, SEER, ICDO, and AJCC manuals.
- Analyzes and reviews patient’s EMR in order to obtain pertinent follow-up data.
- Prints and mails follow-up form letters to referring physicians and patients to be utilized for obtaining current disease status of patients treated at CARTI.
- Enters into the registry computer system clinical follow-up data on patients treated at CARTI.
- Manages registry computer system in order to enter and maintain abstract and follow-up data from CARTI and secures reports through a programmed menu.
- Maintains quality control procedures on all information entered into the registry system.
- Obtains essential medical reports not provided in patient charts.
- Assists department director in education, orientation and training of new personnel.
- Orders and maintains office supplies.
- Periodically attends conferences pertaining to medical and Cancer Registry field for continuing education purposes.
- Contributes to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of the department and CARTI.
- Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: May be required to travel to run errands or collect information.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:
- Current Certification as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) from the National Cancer Registrar’s Association is required.
- Skill and proficiency to read, write, perform mathematical calculations and utilize correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc., as normally acquired through high school graduation or its equivalent.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
- One year of current experience within the last three years in a comparable job classification is preferred.
- Knowledge of institutional and departmental policies and procedures, abstracting, staging, coding, anatomy and medical oncology as normally acquired through six months on-the job training.
- Ability to type 45 words per minute.
- Proven experience with personal computer applications such as Microsoft Office applications.
REASONING ABILITY:
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
- Must interact and communicate both verbally and in written form.
- Must interact and exchange information regarding patients with physicians and other departmental personnel, and outside agencies on a frequent basis while respecting the confidentiality of patient information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position involves potential exposure to infectious diseases. Colleagues are offered appropriate vaccinations and safety training.
COMMENTS:
This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.