Sr. Central Cancer Registry Specialist
University of Miami

Job Info

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Senior Central Cancer Registry Specialist to work at UHealth Medical Campus in Miami, FL 33136.

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Central Cancer Registry Specialist identifies, registers, and maintains records of all cancer patients through the use of a registry data system. Further, the Senior Central Cancer Registry Specialist analyzes data and releases information in compliance with policies and standards.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Educates physician offices on their reporting responsibilities. Works with reporting sources to resolve general or technical questions and issues that may arise. Processes abstracts from assigned reporting sources and when discrepancies are identified contacts source directly. Validates unmatched hospital in-patient discharge data, discharge dates, and hospital death clearances. Monitors reporting sources compliance with reporting deadlines and attempts to remedy delinquent reporting through direct contact. Assists staff in projects and contributes ideas and articles for newsletter. Monitors cancer case reporting and looks for trends. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Professional Coding Specialist

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
H9

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