Cancer Registrar

Job Description

Scope of Position
The Cancer Registry and Outcomes Management Department of The James is responsible for collecting and maintaining cancer registry and outcomes data on cancer patients. This department operates Monday through Friday, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Position Summary
Under the direction of the Associate Director of cancer registry operations, serves as coordinator for The James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute quality data reporting program. The Cancer Registrar performs duties related to the design, control, and implementation of database management associated with cancer registry and outcomes projects as identified by the associate director and director of registry operations.

Education and experience

A bachelors degree in an appropriate health science discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. RHIA preferred. Familiarity of medical records content, chart review, and abstraction and an understanding of medical and oncology terminology is required. Knowledge of medical practices related to cancer treatment / clinical trials and data management experience in an oncology setting required. Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, oncology nurses, patients as well as medical records / Cancer registry personnel.

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