What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cancer Registry Specialist position at Children's of Alabama?
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Job Summary
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Under the direction of the Health Information Management Director, the Oncology Data Specialist shall establish and maintain the ongoing operation of the cancer registry; will identify, abstract, follow and report oncology cases as directed by the CCCR and ACOS; analyze and prepare reports for medical and administrative staff regarding oncology services; disseminate data according to professional ethics and guidelines; ensure cancer registry activities meet the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer standards; is responsible for the HIPAA Accounting of Disclosure of cancer cases reported to the Alabama Cancer Registry; is responsible for the review and detailed abstraction of cancer registry data from electronic medical records in compliance with state and national guidelines; is detail-oriented, committed to high-quality data abstraction, meets both quality and productivity standards, functions well independently, and works well under time constraints to ensure deadlines are met; and assist in the coordination of the Cancer Committee and Tumor Board activities.
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Education
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• Individual with knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-O coding, cancer staging, tumor morphology, and histology, basic anatomy/physiology and database management and analytics.
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• Demonstrates knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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• Must have current Certified Tumor Registrar or Oncology Data Specialist certification.
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• A minimum of an associate’s degree in Health Information Management, or related field preferred.
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Experience
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• 2 years of recent oncology clinical abstracting experience.
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• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree or further clinical education.
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• 1 years experience in a Cancer Registry OR CTR in Lieu of Experience
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• Specialized Knowledge: Anatomy/physiology, Medical Terminology
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• Active ODS-C credential and active membership in the national and/or local cancer registrar association.
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• Knowledge of specific state-reporting requirements.
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• Working knowledge of current data collection requirements from all standard setters.
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• EPIC experience - preferred.
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• Compliance to productivity/quality standards.
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• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings including with colleagues, medical staff, and other departments within the facility.
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• High-speed internet access and experience with remote access, set-up, and troubleshooting technical issues. Secure home office HIPAA compliant.
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Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries
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Certified Tumor Registrar or ODS-C
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