Cancer Registrar Job Description

A cancer registrar is a medical professional who records data about cancer patients.

Cancer registrars typically work for hospitals, cancer organizations, and diagnostic laboratories.

They typically work in cancer units, which provide care for patients with cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma.

Cancer registrars typically work in individual or small groups.

These groups record information about patients’ vitals, medical histories, information regarding their symptoms, discharge notes, and any treatment that patients receive.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a cancer registrar who is passionate about their work and who is excited to help us in our fight against cancer.

Cancer Registrar Duties:

• Support the cancer care team by collecting, organizing, and summarizing patient information
• Review medical records and hospital charts
• Maintain accurate and complete records
• Develop and maintain cancer registry data bank
• Review and approve medical records for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to established standards
• Maintain records of appeals, grievances, and litigation
• Evaluate information to suggest appropriate future services
• Establish and maintain communication with patients, families, providers, and other groups

Cancer Registrar Responsibilities:

• Attend multidisciplinary case conferences, conferences with patients, and one-on-one consultations with patients, families, and other advocates, as well as participate in all quality assurance processes
• Maintain and update physician order sets, develop and revise policies and procedures, and train staff in relevant areas
• Integrate with other departments, such as radiology, pathology, and laboratories, in addition to outside resources
• Provide administrative support to senior leadership
• Acquire and maintain certifications, including ACR and ANCC

Requirements And Skills:

• Experience in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Basic clinical knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
• Ability to schedule and direct the work of two Clinical Coding Specialists
• Ability to communicate effectively with both Doctors and patients
• Proven ability to determine accurate coding for procedures, and labs

[Company Name] is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that building a diverse and inclusive team is essential to our success. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with different abilities.