Assistant Director, Cancer Registry and Quality Reporting

Cancer Registry

Full Time

86448BR

Job Summary

Assistant Director, Cancer Registry and Quality Reporting directs the administrative operations of the UCSF Cancer Registry and Quality Reporting.Oversees contract reporting of cancer cases for Children's Oakland. Leads, organizes and delegates medical registry input and processes to team. Develops and reports quality metrics. Accountable for ensuring all aspects of UCSF Health Cancer Registry compliance with mandatory state reporting requirements. Directs cancer program voluntary compliance with American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer standards; leads preparation of statistics for renewal of NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center grant funding.

Leads and directs quality improvement initiatives at UCSF and across the UCSF JMH East Bay Cancer Network. Serves as point of contact for deceasing patients in the electronic medical record for the Cancer Center. Directs and serves as System Owner for multiple servers specific to registry work and ensures compliance with IS-3. Serves on national boards and committees and acts as subject matter expert in the area of cancer registry and population health reporting and databases. Responsible for developing pipeline of qualified registrars to ensure workforce sustainability.

The salary range for this position is $118,300 - $268,900 (Annual Rate).

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Department Description

The UCSF cancer registry collects high quality data and reports over 8,300 new cases per year (2024). The California State Department of Health Services has been mandated under state law the gathering of information on the amount and type of cancer occurring throughout the state of California. In accordance with this law, cancer diagnosis and treatment information collected for patients of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center are kept confidential under California Health and Safety Code Sections 103885 and 100330. Incidence cancer case reports, correction, and follow-up records are transmitted weekly to the Greater Bay Area Cancer Registry. The UCSF Cancer Registry plays an integral part in maintaining the UCSF cancer program accreditation by the American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer as a NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center Cancer Program. Accreditation consists of leading and coordinating documentation of voluntary compliance with 36 standards of quality cancer care. Re-accreditation surveys occur every 3 years

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related/Allied Health area and / or equivalent experience / training
• At least 5-7 years' experience managing a cancer registry, staff, and budget of comparable size to UCSF Cancer Registry
• Academic knowledge and applied background in the clinical specialty and clinical quality measures
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of clinical concepts to improve clinical registry data collection and analysis methodologies
• Expertise in current industry trends in clinical specialty and serves as an industry thought partner on advancements for the clinical registry
• Broad knowledge of department, organization, HR and UC policies and processes. Expert knowledge of relevant clinical registry industry federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others
• Effectively manages multiple important priorities. Proven ability to make decisions based on objective facts and support decisions with evidence
• Ability to organize division operations in an efficient and effective manner through improving program administrative processes, procedures, and systems
• Change management skillset to support the integration of cancer registry data across the UC system and affiliate partners
• Advanced interpersonal skills to work collaboratively, coordinate and integrate with others in clinical specialty program, clinical registry peers, researchers and management
• Proven analytical abilities and problem-solving skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify options for resolution
• Demonstrates sound judgement and innovative thinking to identify opportunities for the cancer registry systems, processes and application of data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate through all mediums and with all groups
• Demonstrated abilities to listen actively, persuade, advise, and counsel internally and externally among other health systems and state and national registries
• Expert user of internal clinical information and documentation application programs
• Ability to serve as the system owner, train clinical staff, troubleshoot issues, and recommend improvements in convenience and efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

005644 CLIN REGIS MGR 2

Job Category

Nursing - Cancer Services, Professional and Managerial, Supervisory / Management

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Contract

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mount Zion (SF)

Work Style

Hybrid

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.