Tumor Registrar

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

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About The Position

The University of Miami Department of UMHC - SCCC - Tumor Registrars has an exciting opportunity for a full time Tumor Registrar. The incumbent maintains the database for patients with a malignant or benign reportable disease. The Tumor Registrar also performs the coding, qualitative analysis, quality control, report writing and documentation of these medical records

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Commitment to the University's core values.
Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

Identifies, requests, and reviews inpatient and outpatient medical records.
Reviews eligibility criteria for data collection to include, but not limited to, demographics, history, and stage and extent of disease and treatment.
Abstracts data and enters database, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
Follows up with physicians, healthcare providers, family members, patients, or other reliable resources for clarification of missing or incomplete information.
Prepares statistical reports, utilizing abstracted data, such as analysis of types of diseases treated and survival data.
Assists with preparation of charts, tables, graphs, and analysis for inclusion in the annual report.
Prepares and submits data to other agencies as appropriate.
Performs quality control checks by reviewing and correcting registry data.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.