Job Description: This position is located in the Medicine Service at the Columbia VA Health Care System. The Medical Records Technician Cancer Registrar serves as a Cancer Program Specialist in a large, complex, VA Medical Center with medical and surgical oncology services and a research program affiliated with a major medical school. The work of the position supports the care and treatment given to patients with malignant conditions. Job Responsibilities: Identifies required reportable diseases in this facility's patients through the use of the VISTA Oncology Program. Thoroughly searches the medical record to identify and code all information pertinent to the patient's diagnosis Codes stages of disease using American Joint Commission on Cancer's staging requirements. Analyzes the consistency of coding of registry data, cancer diagnosis, histology, treatment,(including surgical procedures, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormonal therapy and radiation therapy). Submits data monthly to the VA Central Cancer Registry, per directives, submits data to the American College of Surgeon's National Cancer Database annually, and submits data to the Connecticut Tumor Registry in accordance with the VHA Handbook 1605. Performs research and periodic statistical reports and prepares correspondence by retrieving and releasing data following a standardized approach that meets the requirements of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act regulations. Organizes and maintains a data system which conforms to the standards of an Approved Cancer Program and meets the needs of the users of the registry data. Follow patients until their death, entering the progression of their disease into the computer program, using narrative and coding as required. Each patient abstract is updated as recurrences develop and annual follow-up is completed. The incumbent coordinates, oversees, and facilitates the Cancer Committee meetings to monitor compliance with ACoS standards to ensure certification of the Cancer Program. Develops and Monitors Quality Management and Improvement, Performance Projects and Special Studies to Enhance Cancer Patient Care and to meet Requirements of the Commission on Cancer. Initiates, conducts, and facilitates special projects, studies, and surveys which improve patient care and support the patient with cancer. Sets up plans to ensure the continuous review by professional staff to assure quality of services as required for an Approved Cancer Program. Job Requirements: 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. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. 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). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) Qualification & Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or successful completion of four years of education above high school from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 24 semester hours in health information technology. Job Details: Company: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Columbia, SC, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here Careersvilla.net