MEDICAL SCRIBE- CANCER REGISTRY
• Key Responsibilities
• Identify and collect reportable cancer cases from multiple sources (pathology, radiology, and clinical records).
• Abstract and code cancer data using ICD-O-3, AJCC TNM staging, and WHO classifications.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the cancer registry database.
• Perform data quality checks and prepare reports for submission to DoH and other authorized bodies.
• Track follow-up and survival data for registered cases.
• Collaborate with clinicians, pathologists, and administrative staff to ensure data completeness.
Accountabilities
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all medical documentation and patient
records
• Maintain compliance with hospital, clinic, and legal regulations, including HIPAA, DOH, and
other accreditation standards.
• Support efficient clinic workflow and provider productivity by reducing the administrative
burden on clinicians.
• Ensure all documentation is reviewed and authenticated by the physician.
• Maintain a high standard of professionalism, discretion, and patient privacy at all times.
Education, Certifications, and Professional Experience (Required for satisfactory performance on the job)
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Health Information Management, Nursing, or related healthcare field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in cancer registry operations, abstracting, and coding oncology cases.
• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential preferred.
• Proficiency in cancer registry software (e.g., CanReg, Metriq, OncoLog) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong knowledge of oncology terminology, staging, and treatment modalities.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance with data confidentiality standards.
