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Job DescriptionJob Summary: The Tumor Registrar Assistant is responsible for assisting the Certified Tumor Registrar with maintaining registry database according to American College of Surgeons (ACOS) and MHG standards, policies, and procedures. Works under the direction of the Certified Tumor Registrar to report data according to department and registry standards and procedures.Job Specifications:Communicates information to care providers, committees, and Certified Tumor Registrar(s) Topography and morphology of registered tumor cases are appropriately coded and entered in the databaseSubmits data to the National Cancer Database and the State Central Registry, as noted in the annual report under the leadership of the Certified Tumor RegistrarMaintains data request logsObserves CTR's participation in the publication of the annual reportAssists with patient follow-up by searching various databases and processing patient follow up lettersPrepare, send, and track incoming and outgoing staging form packetsProvides administrative support to the Cancer CommitteeAssists with maintenance of registry database according to ACOS and MHS standards, policies, and procedures Assists in identification of all cases of malignant disease from hospital departments, clinics, physician offices, and documents in suspense fileCollects, summarizes, and codes detailed demographic and clinical oncology information from a variety of internal and external (paper and electronic) data sourcesCompletes abstracts under the leadership of the CTRAssists with recording patient updates in the cancer registry databaseParticipates as a member of the team to achieve business goals, quality outcomes, and customer satisfaction Provides assistance to team members as requested or requiredRegular and timely attendance is required for this jobParticipates on committees/councils and performance improvement activities as requested/requiredSuccessful completion of probation and annual skills/competency requirementsPractices within legal, ethical, and professional boundaries Maintains expertise in the areaServes as a role model by demonstrating positive team-based behaviorsShows commitment to personal professional growth through the pursuit of advanced knowledge and skillsSafeguards confidential informationPerformance of duties will be in compliance with all laws and regulations governing healthcare organizationsPerforms other related duties as assigned or requested Contributes to the daily operations of the department by performing other roles as neededRequired Qualifications: Education: High School or GED Graduate or current student of an Associate Degree Programs Experience: Two (2) years of experience working in an oncology setting to include medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, or cancer registry (non - CTR position) Preferred Qualifications: Education: Completion of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Tumor Registrar training modules Experience: Three (3) years of experience in a hospital/cancer registry, oncology, radiation, or pathology settingJob InfoJob Identification 28630Job Category Clerical & Admin SupportJob Schedule Full timeJob Shift DayLocations Memorial Oncology Group 1340 Broad Ave Suite 160
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gulfport, MS, 39507, US
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