Job Summary:
The Tumor Registrar Assistant is responsible for assisting the Certified Tumor Registrar with maintaining registry database according to American College of Surgeons (ACOS) and MHG standards, policies, and procedures. Works under the direction of the Certified Tumor Registrar to report data according to department and registry standards and procedures.
Job Specifications:
Communicates information to care providers, committees, and Certified Tumor Registrar(s)
Topography and morphology of registered tumor cases are appropriately coded and entered in the database
Submits data to the National Cancer Database and the State Central Registry, as noted in the annual report under the leadership of the Certified Tumor Registrar
Maintains data request logs
Observes CTR's participation in the publication of the annual report
Assists with patient follow-up by searching various databases and processing patient follow up letters
Prepare, send, and track incoming and outgoing staging form packets
Provides administrative support to the Cancer Committee
Assists with maintenance of registry database according to ACOS and MHS standards, policies, and procedures
Assists in identification of all cases of malignant disease from hospital departments, clinics, physician offices, and documents in suspense file
Collects, summarizes, and codes detailed demographic and clinical oncology information from a variety of internal and external (paper and electronic) data sources
Completes abstracts under the leadership of the CTR
Assists with recording patient updates in the cancer registry database
Participates as a member of the team to achieve business goals, quality outcomes, and customer satisfaction
Provides assistance to team members as requested or required
Regular and timely attendance is required for this job
Participates on committees/councils and performance improvement activities as requested/required
Successful completion of probation and annual skills/competency requirements
Practices within legal, ethical, and professional boundaries
Maintains expertise in the area
Serves as a role model by demonstrating positive team-based behaviors
Shows commitment to personal professional growth through the pursuit of advanced knowledge and skills
Safeguards confidential information
Performance of duties will be in compliance with all laws and regulations governing healthcare organizations
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
Required Qualifications:
Education: High School or GED Graduate or current student of an Associate Degree Programs
Experience: Two (2) years of experience working in an oncology setting to include medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, or cancer registry (non - CTR position)
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Completion of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Tumor Registrar training modules
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in a hospital/cancer registry, oncology, radiation, or pathology setting
