National Health Laboratory Service is a consumer services company based out of 1 Modderfontein Road, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
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Conduct quality control on cancer coding, give feedback to staff.
Supervise and coordinate all coders activities within department to ensure optimal performance.
Train and develop internal and external coders to ensure that they acquire skills necessary for optimal performance
Develop and implement SOPs for training new staff according to the International Classification for Diseases of Oncology - Third Edition (ICD 0-3).
Deal / handle complex pathology reports by conducting research and consultations with relevant specialised pathologists to finalize the diagnosis
To consolidate coded data monthly for all the coders within the department for management
Assist with any other registry duties as required
Receive, interpret and classify test results in order to collate pathology / oncology results to create patient data for registration according to international parameters to ensure that a national cancer database is updated and maintained annually
Check integrity and accuracy of all collection / registry data to ensure the availability of sound information at all times.
Implement sound housekeeping procedures to ensure the maintenance of a national cancer registry in accordance with legislation and international protocols
Minimum requirements & key competencies
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences 2 years post qualification experience
Previous use and understanding of ICD-0-3 classification system essential
Knowledge of cancer related terminology and human anatomy
Knowledge of all required ICD-0-3 coding specialist procedures
Supervisory and leadership skills
Office administration
Computer literacy
Event management
Ability to work independently and as part of a teamCustomer careTime Management
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