Cancer Registrar

The University of Kansas Health System

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Cancer Registrar is responsible for identifying applicable reportable cases for abstracting entry according to governing cancer registry bodies, including national and central registry requirements. Abstracts all analytic and non-analytic cases according to the Commission on Cancer standards. Performs follow-up review annually on all active patients. Interacts with patients and their designated contacts in a discrete and professional manner. Handles all office interactions effectively and courteously. Shares information only as appropriate with other organizations as needed to fall within treatment, payment and operations that lie within HIPAA regulations. Maintains work records and policies and procedures. Meets the quality, performance and production standards defined by the department. Edits should be run within software to assure quality is met and all required fields have been populated. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Associates Degree
Health-related field
Extensive knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology
Certified Tumor Registrar - National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree
Epic and Cancer Registry software experience

Responsibilities

Identifies applicable reportable cases (case finding) for abstract entry according to governing cancer registry bodies, including national and central registry requirements.
Abstracts all analytic and non-analytic cases according to the Commission on Cancer standards.
Performs follow-up review annually on all active patients.
Interacts with patients and their designated contacts in a discrete and professional manner.
Handles all office interactions effectively and courteously.
Shares information only as appropriate with other organizations as needed to fall within treatment, payment and operations that lie within HIPAA regulations.
Maintains work records and policies and procedures.
Meets the quality, performance and production standards defined by the department.
Edits should be run within software to assure quality is met and all required fields have been populated.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.