Medical Records Technician – Cancer Registrar Coordinator

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: MRT-Cancer Registrar candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed to as authorized under 38 U.S.C. 7403 (f) . Experience and Education: (1) Experience: One year of experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology and general understanding of the health record. Six months of the required one year of experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) needed to perform MRT work. OR (2) Education: Two years above high school with a minimum of 12 semester hours directly related to MRT work (e.g., courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and introduction to health records). OR (3) Experience/Education Combination: Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying. The following educational/training substitutions are appropriate for combining education and experience: (a) Six months of experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology and general understanding of the health record and one year above high school with a minimum of six semester hours of health information technology courses. (b) Successful completion of a course for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training obtained in a training program given by the Armed Forces or the U.S. Maritime Service under close medical and professional supervision. Training may be substituted on a month-for-month basis for up to six months of experience, provided the training program included courses in anatomy, physiology, and medical record techniques and procedures. The position requires six additional months of experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology and general understanding of the health record. Grandfathering Provision: May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: MRT (Cancer Registrar) Coordinator, GS-9 : You must meet the experience and all KSA’s below to be found qualified for this vacancy. Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-08. Examples of this experience include but are not limited to : Works autonomously; searches the medical record to identify and abstract/code all information. Organizes and maintains the cancer registry data system. Reviews lifetime follow-up on patients including cancer status and vital status. Oversees tumor board documentation, ensuring documentation meets the requirements and standards set forth by ACoS and/or facility standards. Ascertains a random sampling of annual analytic case load for physician review to ensure quality registry data. AND Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge and understanding of ACoS and/or facility requirements for administering, monitoring, and reporting compliance of the cancer program to the governing bodies. (b) Ability to interpret data to set, evaluate, and adjust the cancer program and/or facility goals and objectives. (c) Ability to inform cancer registry staff on the technical components of the cancer database, coordinate workflow and monitor data for accuracy and quality measures. (d) Ability to multitask. (f) Ability to communicate with diverse disciplines regarding the facility requirements of the cancer program. (g) Ability to analyze and interpret data for use in facility strategic planning. (h) Ability to develop cancer program/cancer registry policies and procedures to ensure patient-centered care for cancer patients in accordance with governmentwide, agency, and facility requirements. Preferred Experience: Oncology Data Specialist ( ODS ) Certification is highly desirable with Oncology Data Specialist credential. At least two years as a Cancer Registrar in a Medical Facility. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Promotion Potential: This vacancy is above the full performance level of this occupation. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work is primarily sedentary with considerable computer and keyboard work. The work includes some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items such as files, papers, and books. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The incumbent works in a medical center office environment and in committee meetings usually held in conference rooms. The work is mostly of sedentary nature. Periodic virtual work may be available to a highly qualified candidate.
Thank you for your interest in the Medical Records Technician – Cancer Registrar Coordinator position with VA Connecticut Healthcare System. This vacancy is a GS-09 level which is above the full performance level of this occupation. The work of the position supports the care and treatment given to patients with malignant conditions and is responsible for planning, organizing, actuating and controlling all activities in the Oncology Patient Registry Program.