Position Information

Position Number M0202880   Principal Investigator   Working Title Medical Information Specialist   Employer Name Univ of Kansas Medical Center   Department 13201-Preventive Medicine   Overtime Status Non-Exempt   Classification Unclassified   Position reports to (Posn Classification Title) PROFESSOR   Regular Hours of Work (Classified Jobs Only)   Length of Employment (Regents Unclassified Jobs Only): Subject to the regulations of the State of Kansas, the Board of Regents and the University of Kansas Medical Center. I understand and agree that, if I am employed in a Regents Unclassified position, during the first six months of my employment, I serve at the pleasure of the Executive Vice Chancellor of KUMC and my employment may be ended at any time during that period.   Location of Position Kansas City   Position Summary Extract cancer-related information from medical records, radiation treatment reports, pathology reports and other related documents. Enter cancer-related data using ACORDE, Excel and RMCDS to maintain patient log and patient files. Some overnight travel required.   Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management with a minimum of two years experience in tumor registry operation and a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification. Understanding of medical terminology in pathology, anatomy and physiology. Coding using ICD-9, ICD-10 and/or ICD-O-3.   Preferred Qualifications n/a   Instructions for applying Please complete an electronic application and click the "Apply for this Posting" button at the top of the page.   THE FOLLOWING FIELDS ARE USED FOR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION Duty (1) Description Extract cancer-related information from medical records, radiation treatment reports, pathology reports, and other related documents.   Duty (1) Essential or Marginal Essential   Duty (2) Description Review disease indices including Medical Record Disease Index, surgery logs etc.   Duty (2) Essential or Marginal Essential   Duty (3) Description Enter cancer-related data using ACORDE, Excel and RMCDS (Kansas Cancer Registry software) to maintain patient log and patient files.   Duty (3) Essential or Marginal Essential   Duty (4) Description Work with assigned hospitals and other medical facilities in cancer reporting. Maintain hospital lists and mailing labels; update any changes and/or corrections on a regular basis.   Duty (4) Essential or Marginal Essential   Duty (5) Description Respond to cancer related queries from reporting facilities. Contact physicians for cancer reporting.   Duty (5) Essential or Marginal Essential   Duty (6) Description Review death certificates for cancer related causes.   Duty (6) Essential or Marginal Essential   Duty (7) Description Assist with training hospital registrars or KCR new recruits in various formats: individual basis, a small group or a classroom setting.   Duty (7) Essential or Marginal Marginal   Duty (8) Description Participate in both internal and external audits of reporting facilities.   Duty (8) Essential or Marginal Marginal   Duty (9) Description Work on special projects as necessary.   Duty (9) Essential or Marginal Marginal   Duty (10) Description   Duty (10) Essential or Marginal   Mental/Cognitive Requirements: Communication Comprehend and use basic language, either written or spoken, to communicate information and ideas Yes   Comprehend and use technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas Yes   Calculation Perform numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing Yes   Perform Complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols No   Problem Solving Formulate and apply appropriate course of action for routine or familiar situations Yes   Use logic to define problem, collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret information and deal with abstract variables for unique or unfamiliar situations No   Other Mental/Cognitive Requirements (please describe)   Physical Activities Repetitive Motion - Repeating movements of arms, hands, wrists Frequently (2.5 to 5.5 hours/day)   Talk - Express or exchange ideas verbally Frequently (2.5 to 5.5 hours/day)   Hear - Perceive sound by ear Frequently (2.5 to 5.5 hours/day)   See - Obtain impressions through the eye Constantly (5.5+ hours/day)   Level of physical activity Light   Physical Requirements Kneel- Bend legs at knee, come to rest on knees   Crouch/Squat - Bend body down and forward, bending legs and spine   Crawl - Move on hands, knees and feet   Climb - Ascend/descend ladders, stairs, ramps   Sit   Stand   Walk - Move about on foot   Average distance per shift   Stoop - Bend downward and forward at waist   Lift - Raise or lower object > 10 lbs. from one level to another   Lift - Raise or lower object > 25 lbs. from one level to another   Carry - Transport an object   Push - Press with steady force, thrust objects forward, downward, outward   Pull - Drag or tug objects   Turn/twist - Move a body part in circular motion   Bend - Bend downward and forward by bending the spine at waist   Balance - Exceeding ordinary body equilibrium   Reach - Extend hands and arms in any direction   Handle - Seize, hold, turn with hands   Ability to distinguish color   Other Physical Activity (please describe)   Average amount of time for other physical activity