Cancer Registry Assistant
About The Position
Provides case finding, follow-up, and cancer case conference support as directed. This individual is responsible for meeting quality and productivity standards while assuring the confidentiality of all cancer-related health information encountered. Performs case finding duties to identify new cancer patients using pathology reports and disease indices, adhering to regulatory guidelines on reportability. Adds patients to the cancer registry software and identifies analytic and non-analytic cases. Maintains registry follow-up data in computerized patient database using the patient’s medical record, local obituaries, or other available database platforms. Updates follow-up dates in the cancer registry software. Coordinates tumor board meetings from call for cases to compliant reporting after the meeting to align with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer standards. Assists with requests from other staff members. Candidate must live a commutable distance and will be required to be available to be onsite at the Santa Rosa office based on operational needs.
Requirements
- HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- 1-year recent relevant experience.
- Ability to type approximately 50 wpm.
- Computer and Word Processing experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of phone courtesy techniques.
- Ability to be flexible in work habits and environment.
- Communication skills and ability to handle confidential data.
- Knowledge of Anatomy/Physiology and Medical Terminology.
Nice To Haves
- 1-year oncology experience.
Responsibilities
- Provides case finding support
- Provides follow-up support
- Provides cancer case conference support
- Meets quality and productivity standards
- Assures the confidentiality of all cancer-related health information encountered
- Performs case finding duties to identify new cancer patients using pathology reports and disease indices, adhering to regulatory guidelines on reportability
- Adds patients to the cancer registry software
- Identifies analytic and non-analytic cases
- Maintains registry follow-up data in computerized patient database using the patient’s medical record, local obituaries, or other available database platforms
- Updates follow-up dates in the cancer registry software
- Coordinates tumor board meetings from call for cases to compliant reporting after the meeting to align with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer standards
- Assists with requests from other staff members
Benefits
- Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
- Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
