Job Brief
As a Cancer Registrar, you will play a crucial role in the healthcare system by abstracting, collecting, and analyzing patient treatment and follow-up information. Your expertise in healthcare and information systems will assist in the design and development of computerized healthcare systems. You will educate staff, resolve issues, and implement databases that maintain comprehensive patient histories, diagnoses, treatments, and health statuses to monitor cancer diseases effectively. This position requires a meticulous approach to data management and a commitment to improving patient outcomes through accurate record-keeping.
Responsibilities
- Abstract and compile cancer-related data from medical records and other sources.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of cancer registry information for reporting and analysis.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to gather and verify data required for cancer surveillance.
- Design, develop, and maintain databases that track patient histories, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes.
- Analyze cancer data to identify trends and improve patient care protocols.
- Educate and train healthcare staff on cancer registry processes and the importance of data integrity.
- Assist in problem-solving related to the healthcare information system implementation.
- Stay updated with the latest cancer treatment protocols and registry practices.
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Public Health, or a related field.
- Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred.
- Proven experience in cancer registry operations and data management.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in healthcare data analysis tools.
- Knowledge of cancer staging, treatment protocols, and relevant legal regulations.
- Proficient in using computerized healthcare information systems and database management software.
- Excellent communication and training skills to effectively educate staff.
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality.
Similar Job Titles
- Cancer Data Specialist
- Cancer Registry Coordinator
- Cancer Information Specialist
- Clinical Data Abstractor
- Oncology Data Manager
- Health Information Specialist
- Data Quality Analyst
- Registry Analyst
