Cancer Registrar II

Quick Facts

• Role: Cancer Registrar II

Description

Ensure complete and accurate collection and maintenance of reportable malignancy data (including reportable benign tumors) by reviewing patients’ medical records such as imaging, pathology, treatment summaries, physician notes, and inpatient/outpatient visits. Stay current with regulatory and industry changes, use knowledge of cancer disease processes and tumor nomenclature, and make accurate decisions with limited information. Protect patient privacy and communicate clearly with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Review applicable data from medical records to support accurate cancer case data collection

• Maintain complete and accurate registry data for reportable malignancies and reportable benign tumors

• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and incorporate constructive feedback

• Work independently within standardized operating procedures; apply medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and procedures

• Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options

• Ensure privacy of protected health information (PHI)

Requirements

• Associate of Arts degree in a health-related field

• Completion of an accredited Cancer Registrar training program

• Oncology Data Specialist Certified (ODS-C)

• 1 year of recent relevant experience after completion of training and certification

Benefits

Benefits available