Tumor Registrar jobs in Minnesota

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for maintaining a database of information on patients diagnosed with cancer for physicians and research studies.  Maintains, retrieves, and analyzes records of the patient's history, diagnosis, therapy and outcome.  In addition, supports the cancer committee and the Commission on Cancer accreditation process (CoC).

Job Functions

1. Performs case finding, cancer data entry, and quality assurance of data.
2. Ensures compliance with American College of Surgeons and Minnesota State Cancer Registry requirements.
3. Interprets and prepares data for cancer studies and quality initiatives.
4. Performs monthly patient follow-up by searching all available databases, patient and physician letters and death sources.
5. Provides support for cancer committee, tumor board, case review conferences, by completing all necessary arrangements and follow-up correspondence.
6. Maintains all registry logs, including accession register, suspense file, and master patient index.
7. Prepares reports and graphs of registry data for cancer-related discussions.
8. Releases information to authorized sources.
9. Assists with CoC survey and accreditation process, specifically completing the SARS on line.
10. Assists with cancer committee activities.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Employment Requirements

Minimum Education/Work Experience/License/Certifications

• Associate's degree in Cancer Information Management
• 1 years of experience
• Tumor Registrar certification

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Expert computer and data skills including cancer registry databases, spreadsheets, and graphic software
• Knowledge of Program accreditation standards by ACOS, AJCC staging guidelines, ICD-9 coding, Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards (FORDS), Indiana State Cancer Registry Report Manual, SEER staging
• Demonstrated professional approach and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience
• Experience with CoC survey and accreditation process

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