HIM Cancer Registrar
About The Position
Collects and maintains data on all malignancies as well as specific benign or borderline malignancies diagnosed and/or treated at Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics. Respond to requests form authorized individuals for information complied in the registry. The Cancer Registrar serves as the expert representative regarding Cancer Registry functions. At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity. Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree and 1-2 years experience; Cancer Registry work experience preferred
- Oncology Data Specialist Required within 1 year of hire
Nice To Haves
- RHIT Registered Health Information Technician RHIT Preferred Upon Hire
Responsibilities
- Identifies patients with diagnosis of malignant cancer and/or specific benign tumors or conditions meeting CMH eligibility criteria. Adds new case to registry database (Oncolog), maintains a suspense/accession list, and abstracts all patient cases.
- Performs analysis on data collected to monitor patient treatment and outcomes. Information collected but not limited to demographics, diagnostic findings, cancer staging, cancer treatment, clinical trial participation, and long-term follow-up.
- Performs long term follow up on all cancer registry cases as required by facility, local and national guidelines.
- Collects, prepares, and maintains required elements to support the day-to-day Cancer Registry Department Operations. Acts as Liaison to Missouri State Central Cancer Registry that report to NPCR/CDC governing agencies.
Benefits
- The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
