Senior/Executive, NCIS Hospital Cancer Registry (2-Year Contract)

About the role

The National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS), a national specialist centre under the National University Health System, is recruiting a Senior/Executive for its hospital cancer registry. The incumbent interprets complex medical information in electronic medical records to abstract clinical data into the NCIS cancer registry, applying NCIS Health standards and national and central registry standards. This is a 2-year contract.

Key responsibilities

• Identify newly identified cases of malignancy and certain benign tumours diagnosed and/or treated within the organisation for reportability, using standard-setting materials such as WHO ICD-O, SEER, NAACCR and Commission on Cancer requirements.
• Determine the course of treatment and extract the relevant details of patient cancer treatment needed for case abstraction.
• Use standard-setting agencies to identify and assign appropriate codes for procedures and treatments related to cancer diagnoses, treatments and complications.
• Maintain the integrity of the registry database by submitting accurate and timely data that meets department quality and productivity benchmarks.
• Analyse and report information from the database.
• Perform additional duties such as patient follow-up to detect recurrence or related disease and to collect data on length and quality of survival.
• Carry out other duties assigned by the Principal Cancer Registrar.

Required profile

• Basic degree from a recognised institution; a degree in Healthcare is preferred.
• Able to understand complex medical information in medical records and to learn cancer registry standards quickly.
• Meticulous and thorough, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as a good team member.

Required skills

• Data analysis, communication, presentation, writing and problem-solving.
• Relevant ICD-O-3 coding experience is advantageous.
• Good computer knowledge.