Medical Records Technician Coordinator (Cancer Registrar)

MRT (Cancer Registrar) is responsible for the coordination of all activities associated with the patient data reporting and cancer registry requirements for the San Francisco VA Medical Center. Incumbent provides functional assistance for operations, analyze work processes, identify potential process improvements, monitor efficiency, and review the quality of data submitted to the VA Cancer Registry System (VACRS). Serves as well as a liaison for internal and external Cancer Program entities.

MRT Serves as required member on Cancer Committee to support initiatives with data when possible. Considered subject-matter-experts on cancer registry database management. Major duties include but are not limited to: Performs the regular duties of a Cancer Registry Coordinator by performing real time case ascertainment reviewing all data sources, completing full data set, and perform annual follow up for disease surveillance to meet the goal of the VACRS and hospital Cancer Program. Performs lifetime follow-up for disease surveillance for patients including cancer status, vital status, and development of subsequent new cancers. Prepares routine and special statistical reports, narratives and graphic representations requiring use of registry data to report on status of cancer incidence reporting. Assists with the development and implementation of our procedures to process, document, store and retrieve cancer registry patient data that conforms to Federal, State and local requirements. Distributes a random sample of annual analytic case load for physician review to ensure quality registry data. Consults with managing physician(s) on complex diagnoses or treatment plan. Monitors in-house & Virtual Multidisciplinary Cancer Conferences. Duties include monitoring agenda for potentially reportable patients, update previously diagnosed patients for new clinical information, and submitting minimum data requirements during day of conference or COB week of presentation to support real time data submission(s) Supports the Cancer Program by being a subject-matter-experts on CoC data requirements and standards related to cancer incidence and outcomes reporting, provides input for potential process improvement opportunities, risk management or patient safety issues, and participates in Cancer Committee annual initiatives that require data. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 0800-1630 Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: -09749F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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