Central Cancer Registry Specialist

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. The SCCC department is seeking a Central Cancer Registry Specialist identifies, registers, and maintains records of all cancer patients by using the appropriate registry data system. Additionally, the incumbent analyzes data and releases information while adhering to established ethical standards. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Identifies abstract and code pathology data from laboratories. 2. Manages cancer patient databases, recording information that may be used to help detect cancer earlier, improve treatments, and increase survival rates. 3. Examines medical and pathology records to determine patient eligibility for the cancer registry. 4. Assists with the abstracting of cancer cases from hospitals, and freestanding, ambulatory and radiation centers around the state. 5. Translates medical terminology into standardized codes that record the patient's diagnosis and treatment information. 6. Compiles and reports data from all the medical facilities that treat cancer patients. 7. Follows up with registry patients to track progress while protecting patient information. 8. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: General knowledge of office procedures and operations Skill in data entry with minimal errors Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: H8