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University of Texas Health San Antonio
Tumor Registrar-Senior
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What they do
A Registrar or Patient Service Representative provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Answers questions and helps resolve complaints; provides liaison with health care providers; may assist with coordinating appointments or addressing billing or insurance issues.
$42,594 / year median in Texas
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Under limited supervision, responsible for identifying, registering and maintaining the Cancer Center Tumor Registry database. Experience in tumor registry or medical records experience. Working knowledge of medical terminology and tumor nomenclature. Effective skills in abstracting and coding patient medical record information. Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to be detail-oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data. Proficient knowledge of all Microsoft applications. Ability to remain up-to-date with regard to educational and/or technical qualifications related to, knowledge of the cancer disease process, cancer diagnostic methods and procedures, composition of the patient record, data interpretation, and statistical and analytical skills.