Medical Records Technician (Tumor Registry)

Assist in compiling and maintaining a comprehensive database utilizing the Automated Central Tumor Registry (ACTUR) of all patients diagnosed and/or treated for cancer. Ensure accuracy and completeness of appropriate staging, coding and inclusion of all pertinent patient data, sufficient to meet the needs and standards of tumor registry operations and to provide data for physicians and researchers. Review standard and electronic patient medical records to identify cases of malignant disease, abstract and code information. Maintain quality assurance of case-finding, abstracting, staging, and coding of data and follow-up procedures. Utilize the ACTUR database to create statistical and narrative reports, and graphic presentations of tumor registry data for use by staff physicians and researchers. Provide assistance to the Oncology Advisory Group and attends multidisciplinary tumor boards. Maintain liaison with staff physicians and allied health professionals; local, state, and national pr