Medical Records Technician (Cancer Registrar Coordinator)

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Medical Records Technician (Cancer Registrar Coordinator) thoroughly searches medical records to identify and code all information pertinent to the patient's diagnosis. This includes demographics, diagnosis, site and histology, diagnostic procedures, extent of disease, and treatment. Utilizes coding references to ensure that complete and accurate data is collected. Codes information contained on several forms and documents that make up an entire record. Codes diseases, surgical procedures, and causes of injury. In addition, uses specific codes required in a cancer registry such as stage of disease, morphology, and topography, using International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, AJCC Staging Manual, and the Registry Operations and Data Standards (ROADS) Manual. Independently codes a wide variety of medical diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical procedures. Codes diseases and causes of injury. Analyzes the consistency of coding of registry data, cancer diagnosis, histology, and treatment (including surgical procedures, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormonal therapy, and radiation therapy). Identifies coding discrepancies. Collects core data from patients' records, including demographic characteristics, diagnostic procedures, diagnoses, stage, and extent of disease. Ensures that data is reported accurately and in correct format. Devises format for some information to meet requirements established by requestor. Prepares correspondence and summaries of medical records in response to a variety of requests. Performs research and prepares correspondence by retrieving and releasing data following a standardized approach that meets the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act regulations. The employee validates data gathered from various sources. Organizes and maintains a data system which conforms to the standards of an Approved Cancer Program and meets the needs of the users of the registry data. Monitors cancer committee processes and procedures implemented to improve patient care and to verify compliance of plans and requirements. Provides technical advice to the clinical staff relative to the best method of recording AJCC staging, the use of staging forms, and the correct documentation of diagnoses/procedures. Consults with the appropriate physician or other clinician(s) for clarification when conflicting information appears in the medical record. Performs analysis of work processes or service delivery practices to identify reasonable and efficient measurement of the quality of the work or the activity and to identify areas of possible improvement. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30 (central standard time) Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Remote: This is position 100% Remote Outside of the local commuting area of parent station. Functional Statement #: 56160F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized "The remote status of this offer is contingent upon final approval from the VA COO. Until remote status for this position is officially authorized, you may work remotely or in the workspace provided to you by a nearby federal facility, as arranged by the hosting and hiring facility leadership."