Tumor Registrar - Full Time - Remote Must be AZ Resident

Staff Position Description Position Title: Tumor Registrar Position Code: RegTumor-6175 Department: Cancer Center Safety Sensitive: YES Reports to: Director/Supervisor Exempt Status: NO REMOTE - Must be an Arizona Resident to work remotely Position Purpose: All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance. Maintains a data system on patients diagnosed with malignancies. Retrieves, analyzes, and disseminates registry data in accordance with professional ethics. Key Responsibilities [List of material responsibilities and essentials duties which must be completed in achieving the objectives of the position] Level One: Non-Certified Tumor Registrar - Identifies and reports all cases of malignant disease gleaned from various resources within the medical facility where patients are diagnosed and treated. - Acts as a monitor for all cases of previously reported malignancies that are currently receiving cancer-related treatments within the medical facility. - Abstracts core information from patient’s medical records including demographic characteristics of diagnosis, extent of disease and treatment within 6 months of diagnosis. - A resource of accurate data for cancer programs, administration and multiple research investigations. - Serves as a resource for department staff regarding questions, situations and/or problem solving. - Provides technical skills and is a resource for those individuals documenting cancer-related information. - Follows all living patients to obtain end-results information on the quality of life and length of survival per the American College of Surgeon’s standards. - Produce disease index; identify, abstract and report all cases of malignant disease diagnosed within the facility according to the schedule set by ACR. - Follow-up included in abstract 5th day of odd months. 98% of the time based on supervisory observation. - Maintain registry statistics, annual reports, collection, preparation and reporting in a manner consistent with medical administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements. · Completes daily and weekly back-ups. - Demonstrates dependability and teamwork skills by following time clock procedures. - Completing assigned duties in a safe, cost-effective manner. - Controlling interpersonal differences; promoting cooperation with fellow employees. · Maintains confidential information. - Input from 2 to 4 Medical Records staff may be collected for review. - Utilizes time in between regular duties to assist others 80-95% of the time. - Attendance at mandatory department meetings and mandatory hospital meetings 85-90% of the time. - Prepares charts for physician review at tumor board. Assist physicians during review. · Attends tumor board meetings. - Completes all elements of the Commission on Cancer accreditation requirements associated with tumor registry under the direct supervision of a certified tumor registrar. Level Two: Certified Tumor Registrar - Meets all of the Level One requirements. - Provides direct supervision over non-certified tumor registrars. - Completes all elements of the Commission on Cancer accreditation requirements required to be completed by a certified tumor registrar. Qualifications [Statements regarding minimum educational and experience qualifications, required proficiencies with specialized knowledge, computer proficiencies, military service, required certifications, etc.] - Requires knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, tumor nomenclature, classification systems, as well as cancer treatment modalities. - Must have awareness of ACOS and State requirements for an approved cancer program. - Must possess good organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to accurately decipher questionable handwriting through analysis and deduction. - Effective human relation skills are required for interfacing with all levels of contact. - Must have adequately developed interpersonal skills; work independently; demonstrate behaviors consistent with those identified as confidential and core behaviors set forth by this medical facility. Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent or college level education Experience: Level One: Minimum of 2 years’ experience, or equivalent, in any medical related field Level Two: Minimum of 3 years’ experience, or equivalent, in cancer registry field Certification: Level Two: Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) Preferences [Preferred attributes for the position which are not absolutely required in the minimum qualifications (i.e., multi-lingual, master’s degree)] Special Position Requirements [Optional section: any travel, security, risk, hazard or related special conditions which apply to the position] Exposure Categories: - Category II: Expected duties have possible, but not routine, potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues - Other Potential Hazard(s): Possible exposure to hostile individuals Work Requirements [Optional section: work requirements for physical or other important issues which relate to the job] - Must be able to speak, read and write English. - Perform basic mathematical calculations. - Meet deadline requirements of projects assigned. - Work is performed in an office environment and/or remotely. - Ability to accurately interpret medical terminology and statistical data. - Ability to interact efficiently with physicians and multidisciplinary team members utilizing effective verbal and communication skills. - Basic knowledge of computer, printer, photocopier, fax machine, calculator, telephone and answering machine. - Position requires sedentary work, occasionally lifting 10 lbs. and carrying small objects short distances. - Ability to site at a computer terminal 6 to 8 hours a day. - Regularly needs to bend, stoop and reach to file charts. Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 02/22/2019; 06/19/2020 Originally posted on Himalayas