Oncology Program Leader - Full Time Days

Summary

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ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at .

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do : respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

o Medical, Dental, Vision

o PTO

o Retirement Matching

o Tuition reimbursement

o Discount programs

o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)

o Identity Theft Protection

o Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

Coordinates systematic processes to ensure efficient, appropriate and effective management of the cancer program and its services.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education / Training :

Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) or CTR eligible, Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

Workplace Experience :

Coordination of Patient Care Delivery for Health Services related to cancer

Equipment and Skills Training :

Three years cancer registry experience. Coding experience preferred. Program management or administrative experience. Working knowledge of FORDS; SEER; EOD; AJCC; NAACCR and ACoS-COC survey process.

Physical Environment :

Office

Physical Effort :

1. Requires the ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.

2. Requires prolonged standing and working for up to twelve hours a day.

3. Occasionally required to lift 25 pounds.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

QUALITY OF CARE

Coordinates accountability for the quality of services provided by the Cancer Program.

Collaborates with the Cancer Committee in developing, implementing, and reviewing standards, goals, policies and procedures.

Coordinates and monitors quality assurance and improvement initiatives in conjunction with the Director of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement.

Facilitates the coordination and integration of committee and sub-committee services.

Maintains liaison between other departments and other services within the facility to foster goodwill, cooperation, communication, team building, integration of services, and quality improvement.

Develops task forces, steering committees to effect collaboration as needed.

Assures that all activities of the cancer program are assessed, developed, implemented and monitored on an ongoing basis.

COMMUNICATION

Gathers and assimilates program related data from appropriate sources and disseminates same in a timely manner to the Cancer Committee and leadership team for evaluation, review and revision of goals and objectives annually and as needed.

Assures that the findings and conclusions of the monitoring, evaluation and outcome improvement activities are documented and reported at least quarterly to the cancer committee.

Assists the Cancer Committee in developing, publishing, and distributing the Oncology Annual Report.

Communicates on a timely basis, keeping Cancer Committee Chairman and Chief Nursing Officer informed of work progress, urgent matters, potential problems, suggestions and recommendations.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Marketing strategies for Cancer Program services are planned and implemented in conjunction with the Marketing department and the Cancer Committee.

Develop visibility, identity and accessibility of the Cancer Center.

Assists Marketing with development of promotional materials.

Promotes and markets the Cancer Program by communicating its quality and benefits.

Assist Marketing to develop telephone information and referral services and promote screening programs for persons with high risk cancers.

PLANNING / PROGRAMING

Coordinates the overall activities of the Cancer Program to ensure quality services and a successful cancer certification.

Monitors Commission on Cancer Program standards for modification and changes and report such changes to the Cancer Committee.

Participates and monitor ACoS special studies that measure quality and outcomes.

Lead the initiative in maintaining the ACOS accreditation. Facilitate the completion of the Survey Application Record (SAR)

Assists with and monitors the attendance at the Cancer Conferences including case selection and minutes.

Submits accurate cancer data in a timely manner to the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB).

Establish and maintain efficient operations of the Cancer Registry. Accurately collects data on cancer patients. xmcpwfu

Perform follow up activities in order to maintain a follow up rate as required by the American College of Surgeons.