Cancer Registry Prog Mgr

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Position Details

Department: RSRCH-GRNT | Hematology and Oncology Grants
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm
Category: Prog Coord/Mgr
Posting #: 978605
Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Cancer center registry data manager incumbent is responsible for the identification, collection, abstracting, coding, staging, and follow-up of cancer cases diagnosed and/or treated at all facilities. This position ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of cancer data to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. The cancer registrar is responsible for maintaining cancer registry components in accordance with state law as detailed in the Arizona State Cancer Incidence Act.

Position Duties

  • Maintain, monitor, and execute flow of data in and out of database systems.
  • Identifies potential cancer cases through a variety of sources, including but not limited to: pathology reports, radiology reports, surgery schedules, admission/discharge lists, and other relevant medical records.
  • Reviews electronic medical records to confirm cancer diagnoses and determine eligibility for inclusion in the cancer registry.
  • Abstracts pertinent information from medical records, including patient demographics, medical history, diagnostic findings, treatment modalities, and follow-up information. Assigns accurate codes for primary site, histology, grade, and stage of cancer using established coding systems (e.g., ICD-O-3, SEER Site/Histology and Store Coding Manual).Applies appropriate staging systems (e.g., AJCC TNM Staging, SEER Summary Staging) to determine the extent of disease.
  • Ensures compliance with cancer registry standards and guidelines. Follows all abstracting guidelines of the Arizona Cancer Registry (NPCR) and SEER to abstract and report eligible cases within 180 days of date of first contact.
  • Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

  • Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
  • Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
  • Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
  • Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
  • We place children and families at the center of all we do
  • We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
  • We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
  • We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
  • We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

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Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

 Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Associates degree from an approved program for Certified Oncology Data Specialist
Required

Experience

 Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. 4 years experience working with cancer registry data and (1) one year recent abstracting experience in a cancer registry.
Required

Special Skills

 Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Thorough knowledge of cancer registry processes and procedures.
Required
2. Strong understanding of cancer diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
Required
3. Excellent abstracting skills and attention to detail.
Required

Additional Requirements

 Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Certified as a Tumor Registrar (CT CTR)
Required

Certification / License / Registry Requirements for the Position

1. Certified Tumor Register - Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Occasionally
3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Occasionally
4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Frequently
5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Occasionally
7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Constantly
8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Occasionally
9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Frequently
11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
12. Physical Requirement - Walking - Occasionally
13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Occasionally
14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally
16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
18. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
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