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Job Summary:
The Cancer Registrar is responsible for cancer registry operations, including case finding, follow-up, and maintenance of complete and accurate cancer records. Ensures timely data collection and reporting in accordance with Commission on Cancer (CoC), American College of Surgeons (ACoS), Virginia Department of Health (VDH), and other applicable regulatory requirements. Supports cancer program activities through data collection, quality review, reporting, and multidisciplinary conference coordination.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Performs casefinding and identifies reportable cancer cases in accordance with CoC, ACoS, state, and national registry requirements.
- Codes and maintains cancer registry records using established cancer registry standards and classification systems.
- Conducts follow-up activities to ensure complete lifetime cancer records and meets registry follow-up requirements.
- Reviews medical records and collaborates with physicians, pathology, radiology, and other departments to obtain and validate required clinical documentation.
- Monitors registry data for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness and resolves routine data discrepancies.
- Prepares standard cancer registry reports and responds to routine internal and external data requests.
- Coordinates and supports multidisciplinary cancer conferences and Cancer Committee activities, including maintenance of required documentation and records.
- Assists with cancer registry quality audits, accreditation reviews, and regulatory reporting activities.
- Maintains documentation and records required to support CoC accreditation and state reporting compliance.
- Participates in the development and maintenance of registry procedures, workflows, and documentation standards.
- Maintains current knowledge of cancer registry operations, oncology terminology, staging methodologies, and regulatory requirements through ongoing professional development.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in an allied health field preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic information systems required.
- Minimum of one year of healthcare, medical records, coding, or cancer registry experience preferred.
- Experience in an ACoS-approved cancer registry preferred.
MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.
Required
Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) sitting and use of arms and hands; occasional (0-33% of workday) standing, walking, bending, squatting; ability to lift, push, and pull up to 10 lbs.; auditory and visual skills.
Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to chemicals.
“It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”
Compensation Pay Range:
$28.03 - $39.24
