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The Cancer Registrar - Certified is responsible for maintaining the cancer registry database in compliance with Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards. This role supports the cancer program by ensuring accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting. The Cancer Registrar collaborates with the Cancer Committee, facilitates required meetings, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives related to cancer care.
Essential Functions
- Identifies, analyzes, and abstracts reportable cancer cases from pathology reports and disease indices to ensure compliance with state and national cancer reporting standards.
- Enters and validates cancer patient data in the cancer registry database using standard coding guidelines, including ICD-O-3, AJCC TNM Staging, and SEER Summary Staging.
- Coordinates follow-up processes to determine survival and treatment outcomes, maintaining compliance with follow-up rate standards (80% for all living patients and 90% for patients diagnosed within the last 5 years).
- Facilitates and organizes bi-weekly cancer conferences and quarterly cancer committee meetings, ensuring required documentation and compliance with CoC standards.
- Analyzes and resolves edit reports from the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB), ensuring data accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements.
- Conducts special studies and quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with the Cancer Committee, reviewing treatment patterns and outcomes to improve cancer care.
- Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to educate on best practices for cancer care and represent the hospital at local, regional, and national cancer-related events.
- Prepares and presents reports on cancer program performance metrics, supporting regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- 0-2 years of experience in cancer registry or health information management required
- Proficiency in cancer registry coding systems and guidelines (ICD-O-3, AJCC TNM, SEER Summary Staging).
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.
- Proficient in cancer registry software and electronic health record systems.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and data confidentiality practices.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- CTR - Certified Tumor Registrar required
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