Hard Skills
AdvancedMedical Record AbstractingThe process of reviewing comprehensive medical records to extract and summarize demographic, diagnostic, and treatment data for entry into a cancer registry database.
SpecialistICD-O CodingThe proficient application of the International Classification of Diseases for Oncology to accurately code tumor topography and morphology.
ExpertAJCC StagingApplying the American Joint Committee on Cancer TNM staging system to determine the extent of cancer based on tumor size, lymph node involvement, and metastasis.
ProficientHIPAA ComplianceAdherence to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act standards for the protection and confidential handling of sensitive patient health information.
IntermediateElectronic Health Record (EHR) NavigationTechnical proficiency in utilizing software systems to access, interpret, and aggregate patient clinical information from diverse hospital departments.
IntermediateCancer Registry Database ManagementManaging the software and hardware systems used to store, retrieve, and analyze oncology data while ensuring data security and system interoperability.