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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Med Rec Tech (Cancer Reg)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $72K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Tumor Registrar to support the care and treatment of patients with malignant conditions at the Charles George Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The role involves coding, abstracting, and reporting required information and data elements related to the tumor registry.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Utilizes information from Commission on Cancer, American College of Surgeons Cancer Program guidelines, National VA Oncology Program and NCI SEER Program

Identifies and codes pertinent information regarding patient's diagnosis including demographics, diagnosis, site and histology, diagnostic procedures, extent of disease, and treatment

Utilizes pertinent references such as coding references to ensure complete and accurate data is captures

Understands anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, the structure and physiology of major anatomical systems and major disease processes

Utilizes specific resources, such as medical references, accepted nomenclatures, accepted disease and operation classification systems, medical dictionaries, manuals, textbooks, and glossaries

Uses medical terminology related to every professional specialty, particularly in relation to neoplastic disease

Uses VISTA Tumor Registry database to enter, edit, update, list, delete and print relevant cases

Assembles and disseminates data collected within the Tumor Registry database when called upon for information

Submits the data on a monthly basis to the VA Central Cancer Registry, American College of Surgeon's National Cancer Database, and the state's tumor registry program

Comprehends the differences in methods of diagnosis, sequence for each primary tumor, benign or malignant tumor, primary site versus meta-static site, diagnostic procedures versus therapeutic surgery, and first course treatment versus subsequent treatment

Manages time (specifically schedules), prioritizes deadlines and requests, and maintains organizational standards

Communicates appropriately both verbally and in writing with professional, administrative, and technical personnel

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Medical terminologyCancer registry softwareAnatomyPhysiologyCodingAbstractingData reportingCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Must pass ALL pre-employment requirements prior to appointment

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement

One year of experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology and general understanding of the health record

Six months of the required one year of experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) needed to perform MRT work

Two years above high school with a minimum of 12 semester hours directly related to MRT work (e.g., courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and introduction to health records)

Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying

Knowledge of professional registry operations

Knowledge of medical terminology, staging of cancer, and requirements of internal and external approving organizations

Knowledge of the cancer committee processes and procedures to improve patient care and verify compliance with ACoS and/or facility standards

Ability to serve as a subject matter expert on cancer programs for the medical center

Skill in utilizing electronic health records and cancer registry software