Manager, Accreditation and Cancer Registry at University of Maryland Medical System in Glen Burnie, Maryland

Job Description:

Job Description

Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM




Location: 305 Hospital Dr, Glen Burnie, MD 21061




General Summary



Under the direction of the Director of Accreditation, Cancer Registry and Clinical Research, identify, abstract and maintain records for all eligible cases of malignancy, adhering to American College of Surgeons (ACoS) and UM BWMC Oncology Registry standards and procedures. Ensure timely and accurate submission of data to the National Cancer Data Base and the Maryland Cancer Registry according to regulations. Manage and maintain follow-up in adherence with ACoS standards. Manage registry staff to ensure the accuracy and quality of data maintained within UM BWMC oncology database, and participates in coordination of Oncology Conferences and Cancer Committee meetings within the system. Responsible for the day to day operations of the Cancer Registry and administrative activities with regard to Quality Assurance, Regulatory and Database Management, Cancer Committee meetings, Tumor Board, and Breast Conference.



Mission



All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.



Reporting Relationships



Reports to the Director, Accreditation, Cancer Registry and Clinical Research


Company Description
Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center - named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state's busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we're home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland's health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.


Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required. In lieu of degree, 10 years of increasing cancer registry and accreditation responsibility will be considered. Minimum of 5 years' experience abstracting and a minimum of 2 years' experience as a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) with a demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, medical records and medical office skills. Must have a working knowledge of a computerized registry database with the ability to manage, retrieve, and analyze oncology data. Administrative or management experience preferred. Required Skills: Strong Written Communications Skills, Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Ability to maintain proper records and operational data. Knowledge of cancer software packages, electronic medical records and state and national reporting is required. Previous experience using a business office suite, such as Microsoft Office, is required.


Additional Information
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