Cancer Registrar I

Closure Date: September 19, 2024 11:59 PM CST

Position #: 9000481

Union: Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union

Bargaining Unit: SGEU - Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

City/Town: Regina or Saskatoon

Facility: SCA - Population Health

Department: Registry

Type: Full-time Temporary

Expected Start Date: Oct 31, 2024

Expected End Date: May 1, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: In a 3 week rotation : 14 shift(s) of 7.77 hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 4, $27.803 to $32.537 (5 step range)

Profile Description: Patient and case registration including tentative diagnosis and morphology, final diagnosis coding for skin and non-malignant cases, death match processes, analyze and correction of any quantitative and qualitative deficiencies and assembly of patient information.

Job Description: 

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Cancer Registrar I is responsible for patient and case registration including tentative diagnosis and morphology, final diagnosis coding for skin and non-malignant cases, death match processes, analysis and correction of any quantitative and qualitative deficiencies and assembly of patient information. The Cancer Registrar I reports to the Site Manager of Cancer Registry.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Diploma in Health Information Management

Experience: Six (6) months of experience in cancer registry coding within the last three (3) years OR If no such applicant found, One (1) year of experience as a Health Information Practitioner (HIP)

Memberships: Active membership with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)

Skills:

Demonstrated medical knowledge

Competent in the use of a variety of software.

Ability to operate all types of office equipment

Ability to interpret detailed information and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Moderate judgment and problem solving skills are required to select the most appropriate action from a variety of alternatives

Human relations skills required to exercise common courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in the exchange of information

Accuracy of fine motor movements required for typing and sorting charts

Ability to coordinate and periodically assume responsibility for work over others

Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development

Maintain Confidentiality

Knowledge of culturally responsive care for First Nations and Métis people.

Hiring Manager: 

 Davies, Laci