Cancer Registrar 2

The Cancer Registrar 2 is responsible for analyzing core information from medical records including demographic data, diagnostic procedures, and the extent of disease as specified by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) requirements for cancer program accreditation. Responsible for identifying, registering, and abstracting patients with cancer. Initiates and conducts Oncology-related quality improvement initiatives for review by the cancer committee or administration.

Job Responsibilities

 

• Demonstrates technical proficiency of clinical information by identifying eligible patients for entry into the cancer registry database by reviewing the various case-finding sources per departmental procedures.
• Performs quality control of data to ensure a high-quality database by generating and reviewing preprogrammed reports monthly according to departmental procedures.
• Approves content and layout of data while completing tasks promptly – dependent upon the complexity of the report.
• Ensures submission of completed registry data to the Virginia Cancer Registry, as required by Virginia law 32.1-70, and to the National Cancer Database, as required by the standards of Commission on Cancer (CoC), as evidenced by monthly monitoring.
• Provides leadership and technical expertise to coordinate all aspects of oncology-related continuing medical education.
• Prepares and coordinates all aspects of the survey meeting as required by departmental policies.
• Ensures compliance with mandatory physician staging and physician quality review of data according to departmental guidelines.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Certification - Certified Tumor Registrar upon hireLicensure - None requiredExperience - 2 years of related experience and familiarity with Commission on Cancer StandardsEducation - High School or GED as well as 2 semesters of Human Anatomy and Human Physiology, NCRA-Accredited Associate Degree program, NCRA-Accredited Formal Education Certificate Program or Associate's degree from an NCRA-accredited Program (e.g. Cancer Registry Management (CRM), Cancer Information Management (CIM)

Inova Benefits and Perks:

 

• Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Tuition reimbursement and Educational Assistance
• Student loan assistance – up to $10,000! 
• State-of-the-art medical and training facilities 
• Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child 
• Retirement benefits with match from day one
• Free Parking to all employees
• Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!

 

See Full List of Benefits Here: 2023 INOVA BENEFITS GUIDE

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