Per Diem Oncology Data Specialist/Certified Cancer Registrar (CTR)

CarePoint Health • Bayonne, NJ

11d

About The Position

The Per Diem Certified Cancer Registrar is responsible for identifing, analyzing, abstracting, and updating any follow-up treatment information on patients with reportable cancer diagnosis. Information included but not limited to the demographics, diagnostic, staging and treatment from the medical records on all cancer cases seen or diagnosed and treated at the designated facility. Cases which are not eligible for reporting needs to be notified. Works directly with the Directors CS standards and with other regulatory agencies including NJDOH requirements. Assist Director CS in coordinating and monitoring activities necessary to comply with ACoS CoC standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in health related field (required), health information (preferred)
• CTR Required
• Minimum of 3 years experience in cancer registry
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint is required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Metriq (Cancer Registry Software) preferred
• Previous experience in cancer registry operations including SEER Registry and American College of Surgeons Accreditation preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains the cancer registries and works to meet the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies related to approved and/or other programs requiring registries.
• Develops and maintains thorough system to identify and incorporate all mandatory cases into the cancer registry including reportable list of diagnoses.
• Attends multidisciplinary Oncology conferences, workshops, training & educational sessions to maintain Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credentials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications: When determining the compensation, several factors may be considered including, years of relevant experience, credentials, union contracts, education, and internal equity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K, Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional growth, development, and continuing education
• Employee wellness programs and resources

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree