What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tumor Registrar position at UNC Health Care?
Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
Maintains the operation of the tumor registry. Responsible for all aspects of the case discovery, and reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Establishes and accomplishes methods for the tracking, analysis and reporting of cancer cases for patients treated at the hospital.
- Maintains the tumor registry.
- Coordinates and communicating with committees, boards, physician groups and individuals concerned with malignant disease.
- Orients, trains and oversees assigned personnel, under the general direction of the Director.
- Operates equipment and maintains work areas.
- Performs other duties as needed.
Other information:
- Associates Degree in Healthcare or Cancer Registry Management, Cancer Information Management, Health Information Technology
- Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management or related medical field preferred.
- Certified Tumor Registrar, or Accredited Records Technician or Registered Medical Records Administrator, RN or LPN eligible for certification.
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred
- 2 - 4 years of experience in Healthcare/Medical - CT Technologist
Job Details
Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals
Entity: Nash UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: NGH Nash Cancer Center
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: NASH HC
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No