Cancer Registrar - Per Diem

Catholic Health•Bay Shore, NY

About The Position

The Per Diem Cancer Registrar identifies, abstracts, codes, maintains, and validates cancer registry data in accordance with applicable New York State reporting requirements and American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards. The role supports the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of registry data through case identification, clinical data abstraction, quality review, and patient follow-up. The registrar identifies reportable cases using established case-finding methods and available sources, reviews medical records to collect demographic, diagnostic, staging, treatment, and follow-up information, and obtains additional treatment information from oncology offices and other healthcare providers as needed. The registrar accurately codes, edits, and enters information into the registry database and maintains complete, accurate, and timely records. The position reviews abstracts for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reporting compliance; resolves discrepancies or missing information before applicable submissions; supports data quality initiatives; and conducts ongoing patient follow-up, updating and documenting registry records in accordance with established procedures and requirements.

Requirements

Oncology Data Specialist–Certified (ODS-C) credential required.
GED or high school diploma required.
At least five years of experience working in a cancer registry accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC).
Strong knowledge of medical terminology, cancer diagnoses, surgical procedures, antineoplastic agents, radiation therapy, and cancer treatment modalities.
Knowledge of cancer registry coding, data abstraction, reporting requirements, and applicable registry standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills, with close attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with medical staff and colleagues.
Commitment to accuracy, data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with established reporting standards.

Responsibilities

Identify reportable cancer cases using established case-finding methodologies and sources, including pathology reports, Radiation Oncology reports, monthly discharge reports, and the ERS database monthly merge program.
Ensure timely and complete identification of eligible cases in accordance with reporting requirements and registry standards.
Review patient medical records and extract required demographic, diagnostic, staging, treatment, and follow-up information.
Obtain additional treatment information from oncology offices and other healthcare providers by telephone, fax, or in-person visits as needed.
Code, edit, and accurately enter required cancer data into the registry database according to established standards and guidelines.
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely registry records.
Review cancer registry abstracts for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with reporting standards.
Identify and resolve discrepancies or missing information before submission to the New York State Cancer Registry and the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, as applicable.
Support ongoing data quality initiatives and compliance with registry reporting requirements.
Conduct ongoing patient follow-up using appropriate information sources and established registry procedures.
Update registry records with current follow-up information, including disease status and other required data elements, as available.
Maintain accurate and complete follow-up documentation in accordance with applicable standards and reporting requirements.