- Enters pertinent data into the registry database within the required reporting timeline.
- Submits reports to the New Hampshire State Cancer Registry (NHSCR) of newly identified cancer patients.
- Responds to inquiries from other cancer registries regarding the treatment and follow-up of shared cancer patients.
- Responds to data reporting requests for clinicians, researchers and administrators. Interacts with computer programming staff to implement changes and improvements in data base structure.
- Identifies new cancer patients through review of reports from pathology, DNA studies, cytology, radiation therapy, autopsy, history, and physical reports.
- Organizes and participates in quality assurance reviews of tumor registry work as defined in Data Quality Assurance plan.
- Coordinates and attends meetings to be held with the NHSCR.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
- Associates degree or the equivalent in education and experience required.
- Four (4) years of combined medical records and computer database management/ data processing experience.
- Extensive knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology required.
