Medical Records Technician (Cancer Registrar) Coordinator

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Records Technician (Cancer Registrar) Coordinator (Cancer Registry)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm (may change based on facility needs)

• Telework: Available (not a virtual position)

Description

Coordinate the facility Cancer Registry Program to ensure accurate collection, coding, abstraction, and reporting of cancer patient data. Abstract, code, review, and enter case information into the tumor registry database while monitoring data quality and completeness. Analyze registry data to produce statistical reports supporting program evaluation, accreditation, quality improvement, and research.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the facility Cancer Registry Program

• Abstract, code, review, and enter cancer case information into the tumor registry database

• Prepare and submit required cancer registry reports to local, state, national, and VA reporting systems

• Analyze registry data and generate statistical reports for evaluation, accreditation, quality improvement, and research

• Develop and maintain registry procedures; provide guidance and training to support staff; assist with compliance activities

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure registry data accuracy

• Participate in audits, studies, and special projects involving cancer registry operations and outcomes analysis

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements; provide acceptable identification

• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

• Meet MRT (Cancer Registrar) basic education/experience requirements (knowledge of medical terminology and health record)

• Demonstrate required KSAs for GS-9 level, including cancer program compliance/reporting knowledge, data interpretation for goals, tumor registry workflow and data quality monitoring, multitasking, interdisciplinary communication, strategic planning data analysis, and policy/procedure development

Benefits

• Paid time off: 37–50 days annual paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)

• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment

• Child care subsidy (eligibility-based)

• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions

• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options

• Comprehensive federal benefits package (eligibility depends on position type)