Job Description

JOB PURPOSEThe Cancer Registrar identifies, codes and stages reportable cancers and tumors by applying rules and entering relevant data into a cancer registry information system. Duties include reviewing client files to determine if sufficient information exists in order to code; consulting pathology, imaging, laboratory reports, physicians and other health care professionals to clarify information pertinent to cancer type, site, stage and treatment; verifying demographic information of patients; applying applicable coding rules and conducting system edits to ensure data quality. The Cancer Registrar is responsible for ensuring complete, accurate and timely cancer information for use by various healthcare agencies. Other duties may include processing mail, scanning and responding to requests for historical information on patients from Oncology Centres. Employees of this classification may be required to provide training and orientation to other personnel, students and healthcare professionals.N.B. These duties are only the basic and prime duties of the job; related and allied duties may be assigned as necessary to the operation of the service.QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, supplemented by a Health Information Management diploma, course work in medical terminology and/or anatomy and physiology, and a minimum of three (3) years related experience or a high school diploma supplemented by a 2 year diploma in a recognized allied health field, course work in medical terminology and/or anatomy and physiology and a minimum of three (3) years related experience.
• Successful completion of a recognized two (2) year program in a health care field, or successful completion of a Canadian Health Information Management Association recognized Health Information Management program and awaiting certification as a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) by the National Cancer Registrar\xe2\x80\x99s Association\xe2\x80\x99s Council on Certification.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
• Preference may be given to candidates that possess the following asset qualification:
• Certification as a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) or eligibility for a CTS certificate.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to the Supervisor of the New Brunswick Cancer Registry, the successful candidate will be a member of a multidisciplinary team, responsible for gathering and investigating the extent of disease information to accurately and timely code tumors and assign stage in a cancer information system.
• Other duties may include, but are not limited to, processing mail, filing, learning standards of coding and keeping current as standards evolve.

COMPETENCIESThe successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Commitment to Learning
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Teamwork and Cooperation

The successful candidate will posses the following technical competencies:

• Records and Information Management (Ability to interpret hospital clinical records ex pathology and diagnostic imaging reports);
• Ability to use Office Technology, Software and Applications

Interested? Apply Today?Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.About Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s Recruitment ProcessWe thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s hiring purposes.Diversity StatementHorizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

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