The Utilization Review Nurse conducts medical necessity reviews for inpatient and observation patients to ensure appropriate level of care and reimbursement. They collaborate with healthcare teams and physicians to manage documentation, address potential denials, and provide clinical education.
The Tumor Registrar maintains a data system on patients diagnosed with malignancies and retrieves, analyzes, and disseminates registry data. They also prepare charts for physician review at tumor board meetings and ensure compliance with accreditation requirements.