About the position Responsibilities • Accurate prepares cancer registry case abstracts in a timely and complete manner meeting reporting requirements mandated by the American College of Surgeons, State of Georgia and the NGMC Cancer Committee. • Uses ICD-O for all morphology and topography sites as outlined in the third edition of the International Classification of Diseases for Oncology. • Stages all cases using Extent of Disease (EOD), general summary staging, and TNM staging. • Completes all edit checks prior to data submission to ensure accuracy and completeness of case report submissions. • Ensures timely electronic submission of cancer reporting as required by the State of Georgia Comprehensive Cancer Registry. • Completes all data corrections and omissions as appropriate and requested by the Georgia Comprehensive Cancer Registry. • Completes case abstracts within six months of diagnosis as required by ACOS. • Facilitates Quality Control review of 10% of all registry cases by Cancer Committee physician members. • Solicits and prepares cancer cases for physician presentation at designated Tumor Boards/Cancer Conferences according to ACOS standards and Continuing Medical Education requirements. • Ensures that appropriate and timely notification is provided to support departments including pathology, imaging, and research and continuing medical education. • Coordinates audio-visual equipment arrangements, including pre-conference set-up and testing, food and room arrangements. • Completes required ACOS case presentation documentation. • Ensures that all appropriate cancer cases presenting to hospital services are evaluated in a timely and accurate manner for inclusion in the cancer registry as prescribed by State of Georgia requirements and ACOS standards. • Ensures that a list of appropriate registry cases is developed monthly for follow up action. • Accurate follow-up contact information is documented on each case in a manner consistent with department policy. • Government reports are routinely checked for case follow-up information. • Develops/prepares special studies and reports using Cancer Registry data to meet Cancer Committee, State of Georgia, ACOS, clinical and administrative requirements. • Submits the data and ensures that all data requests comply with department and hospital confidentiality and study requirements. • Develops data reports with cross checks and edits to ensure accuracy and report completeness. • Confirms appropriate format and receipt of all electronic data submissions. • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives, and adheres to department policies procedures, quality, and safety standards. • Maintains current CTR certification by obtaining at least 20 CME hours in a two-year period. • Trains/updates department and service line staff as appropriate to ensure compliance with regulatory and credentialing standards. Requirements • High School Diploma or GED. • At least two years of medical experience in various capacities with additional experience in clerical work. • General knowledge of anatomy/physiology, case finding, abstracting and follow up procedures, medical terminology and general clerical and computer expertise. • Intermediate word processing speed at 50-60 wpm. • Time management skills. • Good interpersonal skills. Nice-to-haves • Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification. • Associates Degree with emphasis on science or nursing courses. • Experience in cancer registry, medical records, and/or oncology discipline. Apply tot his job