Cancer Registrar

CentraState Healthcare System•Freehold, NJ

3d•$29 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

CentraState Medical Center is currently seeking a Cancer Registrar to join its Cancer Care Services team. This position is responsible for carrying out all tasks related to Abstracting, Suspense, Follow-up, and Case-finding, as outlined by the Coordinator. Additionally, the role includes providing various supportive functions to assist the Coordinator.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
A minimum of two years of experience in Tumor Registry required.
Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) Certification required.
Detail oriented.
Ability to both work independently and take direction, when necessary.
Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint is strongly preferred.
Knowledge and experience in computerized data entry, Précis cancer registry software working experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Identifies patients diagnosed with malignant and benign disease as found in the cancer registry reportable listing by reviewing through, Pathology reports, HIM Coding list, Radiation therapy patient log and death certificate.
Abstracts and code necessary information on all patients diagnosed with malignant and/or benign reportable diseases based upon the guidelines set forth by Commission on Cancer and NJ State Health department.
Abstract cases within 6 month of date first contact with 90% accuracy as observed by review of abstracts and quarterly quality checks.
Meets abstracting productivity guidelines as determined by Program Supervisor and current abstracting workload.
Effectively and independently utilizes all appropriate coding and staging manuals to consistently remain in compliance with governing organizations.
Review of abstracting is consistently performed to assess data quality prior to submission to governing bodies.
Assists the Program Administrator with special studies and projects, as needed.
Prepares appropriate patient records for review by physician or outside auditor for special projects.
Performs follow-up and obtains additional information on all eligible cancer patients in the registry, as needed.
Assists with obtaining follow-up information on eligible cancer patients and enters appropriate data in the registry database.
Contacts physicians and other hospitals to gather additional treatment information to complete patient abstracts.
Provides support to the Tumor Registrars as needed, with regards to abstracting, case-finding and follow-up.
Review applicable Pathology report for CAP (college of American Pathology) compliance by reviewing the scientific data elements mentioned in report.
Identifies non-CAP compliance report and inform the supervisor for pathology department review.
Provides assistance to Cancer Registry department as needed, with regards to CoC survey or Quality Improvement study.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
Continuing Education / Onsite Training
A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits