What does a cancer registry manager do?

A cancer registry manager is a health information specialist who oversees a cancer registry list and enters patient information. As a cancer registry manager, your responsibilities include ensuring the cancer database remains up-to-date and completing the registration forms related to cancer diagnoses. You also interact directly with patients, which requires providing superior customer service at a sensitive time. Your managerial duties include overseeing and training new employees, communicating with hospitals to resolve registration issues, and attending conferences and continuing education programs in your field.