Certified Tumor Registrar

Job DescriptionTOP HOSPITAL NOW HIRING FOR CERTIFIED TUMOR REGISTRARLocated in Brooklyn, NYSalary: $40.00 Per HourSUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:. Program Development and Coordination:• Program development, evaluation, and implementation of the National Accreditation Program of Breast Centers (NAPBC) at Kings County Hospital.o Facilitate adherence to NAPBC Standardso Ensures fulfillment of NAPBC Requirements• Take lead in the development of required documents for initial accreditation (e.g. protocols, policies, etc.)• Assist with value-based care initiatives by leading process improvement initiatives• Works closely with the physician chair of NAPBC to ensure compliance with and documentation of all accreditation requirements• Attends quarterly Cancer Committee meetings (CoC and NAPBC)• Compile data and presents reports in quarterly meetings as needed• Is present for all accreditation site visits and assists with the overall planning and execution• Coordinate and facilitate a schedule of various types of meetings (i.e. clinical service line meetings, staff meetings, planning meetings, program development meetings, etc.); arrange scheduling details, send out reminder notices, follow-up to confirm participants' attendance; ensure ready availability of relevant information and materials needed for discussion and/or distribution at meetings; process and coordinate meal requests/arrangements; maintain meeting records in an organized and efficient manner. Documents and distributes Committee meeting minutes.Duties:Job Summary: Tumor Registry experience in an acute care hospital or equivalent abstracting experience. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.Skills:Required Skills & Experience: -Three (3) years of experience -Tumor Registry experience in an acute care hospital or equivalent abstracting experience. -Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.Education:Required Education: -High School Diploma/GED.Required Certifications & Licensure: -Tumor Registry certification (CTR) or Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) by the National Cancer Registrars Association. -RHIA (or eligible). -RHIT (or eligible).