Cancer Registry Operations Coordinator

Posted on Sep 19, 2024 by Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Warrenville, IL
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Job Description

The Cancer Registry Operations Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Cancer Registry Operations Coordinator oversees day to day functions of the Cancer Registry at a hospital or regional level. The department includes Cancer Registrars (data information specialists) that capture a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for every cancer patient in the Northwestern Medicine Healthcare Corporation system. 

The Operations Coordinator provides supervisory oversight to the registrars, and ensures complete and accurate data is entered into the registry. This role ensures adherence to cancer program accreditation standards as outlined by the American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer.

The Operations Coordinator also has oversight for registry data reporting which provides essential information to researchers, healthcare providers, and public health officials to better monitor and advance cancer treatments, conduct research, and improve cancer prevention and screening.

Description

Work cooperatively and collaboratively with registry team, medical staff, hospital and physician office staff and leadership to define and achieve common aims. 

Oversees daily Cancer Registry operations Ensure review of all case finding resources to identify reportable cases and enter cases into suspense, as relevant to their assigned facilities.

Maintain abstract configuration to ensure appropriate information from patients' electronic and/or manual medical records according to the Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards.

Develop methods and provide leadership for cross coverage of daily registry activities to ensure smooth work flow among individuals and as a team

Oversee orientation of new registry staff

Supervise non-CTR team members and provide oversight of their work

Supervise cancer registrars and senior registrars: approve payroll for registry team members, assist with annual evaluations, monitor compliance with any required education or initiatives, assess progress in meeting registrar’s personal and team goals

Schedule and facilitate registry staff meetings

Monitor compliance with NM cancer registry overall submissions; assess registrar-specific performance and provide coaching as needed

Identify operational, clinical quality, documentation and patient safety improvement opportunities and oversee local improvement activities

Ensure compliance with regulatory organization and accrediting bodies requirementsCoordinate regional quarterly Cancer Committee preparation and annual Survey/Program Activity Records responsibilities as required to meet accreditation by the ACoS

Guide preparation for ACoS survey and lead specific site survey activities as indicated

Uphold legal and ethical aspects of data security and confidentiality.

Attend Quality and Oncology staff meetings, Town Hall meetings and other NMHC MyLearning sessions as requested, and communicate important information to the regional cancer registry staff.

Troubleshoot cancer registry software and IT systems

Completes other duties assigned by System Cancer Registry Manager.

Reference: 201922977

https://jobs.careeraddict.com/post/95432691

Cancer Registry Operations Coordinator

Posted on Sep 19, 2024 by Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Warrenville, IL
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Job Description

The Cancer Registry Operations Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Cancer Registry Operations Coordinator oversees day to day functions of the Cancer Registry at a hospital or regional level. The department includes Cancer Registrars (data information specialists) that capture a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for every cancer patient in the Northwestern Medicine Healthcare Corporation system. 

The Operations Coordinator provides supervisory oversight to the registrars, and ensures complete and accurate data is entered into the registry. This role ensures adherence to cancer program accreditation standards as outlined by the American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer.

The Operations Coordinator also has oversight for registry data reporting which provides essential information to researchers, healthcare providers, and public health officials to better monitor and advance cancer treatments, conduct research, and improve cancer prevention and screening.

Description

Work cooperatively and collaboratively with registry team, medical staff, hospital and physician office staff and leadership to define and achieve common aims. 

Oversees daily Cancer Registry operations Ensure review of all case finding resources to identify reportable cases and enter cases into suspense, as relevant to their assigned facilities.

Maintain abstract configuration to ensure appropriate information from patients' electronic and/or manual medical records according to the Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards.

Develop methods and provide leadership for cross coverage of daily registry activities to ensure smooth work flow among individuals and as a team

Oversee orientation of new registry staff

Supervise non-CTR team members and provide oversight of their work

Supervise cancer registrars and senior registrars: approve payroll for registry team members, assist with annual evaluations, monitor compliance with any required education or initiatives, assess progress in meeting registrar’s personal and team goals

Schedule and facilitate registry staff meetings

Monitor compliance with NM cancer registry overall submissions; assess registrar-specific performance and provide coaching as needed

Identify operational, clinical quality, documentation and patient safety improvement opportunities and oversee local improvement activities

Ensure compliance with regulatory organization and accrediting bodies requirementsCoordinate regional quarterly Cancer Committee preparation and annual Survey/Program Activity Records responsibilities as required to meet accreditation by the ACoS

Guide preparation for ACoS survey and lead specific site survey activities as indicated

Uphold legal and ethical aspects of data security and confidentiality.

Attend Quality and Oncology staff meetings, Town Hall meetings and other NMHC MyLearning sessions as requested, and communicate important information to the regional cancer registry staff.

Troubleshoot cancer registry software and IT systems

Completes other duties assigned by System Cancer Registry Manager.

Reference: 201922977

Share this job:
CareerAddict

Alert me to jobs like this:

Amplify your job search:

CV/résumé help

Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.

CV Help

Expert career advice

Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.

Visit Blog

Job compatibility

Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.

Start Test