Registry Clerk Screening Programs

at  BC Cancer

Registry Clerk, Screening Programs
BC Cancer
Vancouver, BC
The Registry Clerk, Screening Programs performs a variety of duties such as data collection: coding, abstracting, entering, and maintaining data in the screening databases from laboratory reports, pathology reports, and hospital-based clinical information; supports cancer re-screening follow-up; supports quality assurance case reviews; and completes requests for client information in accordance with approved policies.
What you’ll do
Perform diagnostic and follow-up procedural data capture from laboratory reports, pathology reports, and hospital-based clinical information in accordance with departmental standards and guidelines. Utilize coding systems and resources as required to code and abstract diagnostic and procedural data. Input the data into the electronic Screening Registry databases.
According to established procedures, identify and clarify errors and omissions; follow up on discrepancies by reviewing information on the available forms; telephoning, faxing or sending letters to hospitals or physicians’ offices; and entering corrections into the Screening Program databases.
Maintain and update client status and follow-up information in the Screening Registry databases to support client screening follow-up; utilize sources such as returned and non-deliverable follow-up letters, communication from clients and/or physicians, BC Cancer Registry, Ministry of Health, and Vital Statistics. Maintain an Excel spreadsheet to summarize and track information.
Determine the necessity to pursue further diagnostic information by reading reports and, based on report recommendations and departmental procedures, identifying whether clients are expected to have further diagnostic testing.
Support quality assurance for case reviews by identifying cases for review in accordance with established criteria; includes requesting, assembling, entering data, and returning relevant materials (i.e. diagnostic films, summary printouts and reports) to external sources.
What you bring
Completion of Grade 12.
One (1) year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology

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