Tumor Registrar-PD “Oncology Data Specialist”

Stamford Health•Stamford, CT

About The Position

R ACCOUNTABILITIES/CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Review and utilize multiple case finding methods. Apply case finding methodologies to ensure that every cancer case is captured and reported. Review and analyze cases marked for abstraction. Determine class of case, and code and abstract accordingly. Using various staging methodologies apply staging criteria as appropriate. Abstracts and codes data from source documents in the EMR into specialized medical software with supporting narrative information for, patient demographics, diagnostic procedures, history and extent of disease, treatments, outcomes, follow-up data, physicians, and related information from various medical records. Assign appropriate codes for treatments, procedures and diagnoses according to coding requirements, classification systems and standard setters. Review data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy, pursuing additional information from data sources as necessary; updates/corrects data as needed. Ability to perform data searches and produce reports from the cancer registry software database. Assign appropriate codes for treatments, procedures and diagnoses according to coding requirements, classification systems and standard setters. Review data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy, pursuing additional information from data sources as necessary; updates/corrects data as needed. Assists with patient follow-up to ensure that the Cancer Registry is following Commission on Cancer Standards, NAPBC, as well as State of Connecticut Tumor Registry requirements. Provides Cancer Program Manager with weekly progress report of activities performed. Maintains Oncology Data Specialist certification (previously Certified Tumor Registrar) credentials by participating in professional educational opportunities in accordance with the National Cancer Registrars Association continuing education requirements. Assists with maintaining Rapid Quality Reporting System (RQRS) and Central Clinical Participant Registry (C3PR) data. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested to maintain a high level of service. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Demonstrates professional work behavior by following Service Standards and Success factors. Complies with departmental organizational policies and procedures and adheres to external agency requirements. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: CTR certification required, with a minimum of at least one year experience as a Tumor Registrar is highly preferred. Alternatively, we will consider a candidate with: At least 1 year of experience working with a cancer registry in an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) role and meets NCRA requirements for and achieves ODS-Certification within 2 years of employment; OR At least 2 years Oncology nursing experience and experience with clinical data abstraction and meets NCRA requirements for and achieves ODS-Certification within 2 years of employment. Proficient in STORE Data Standards (FORDS), ICD-O Coding, AJCC TNM, Collaborative Staging and Surveillance, Epidemiology, End Results (SEER) staging, multiple primary and histology coding Must reside in CT, NY or NJ. Excellent organizational skills with good follow through, investigative/analytic skills with detail orientation. Ability to achieve productivity goals under pressure. Ability to work independently; must be accountable, detailed-oriented with a high degree of accuracy. Strong computer skills with experience in EMR and cancer registry software required. (i.e., ARIA, Oncology, Meditech, EPIC, E-Clinical Works, Centricity) with a strong interest and ability to work with large amounts of computerized information. Excellent interpersonal skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements

CTR certification required, with a minimum of at least one year experience as a Tumor Registrar is highly preferred.
Alternatively, we will consider a candidate with: At least 1 year of experience working with a cancer registry in an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) role and meets NCRA requirements for and achieves ODS-Certification within 2 years of employment; OR At least 2 years Oncology nursing experience and experience with clinical data abstraction and meets NCRA requirements for and achieves ODS-Certification within 2 years of employment.
Proficient in STORE Data Standards (FORDS), ICD-O Coding, AJCC TNM, Collaborative Staging and Surveillance, Epidemiology, End Results (SEER) staging, multiple primary and histology coding
Must reside in CT, NY or NJ.
Excellent organizational skills with good follow through, investigative/analytic skills with detail orientation.
Ability to achieve productivity goals under pressure.
Ability to work independently; must be accountable, detailed-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
Strong computer skills with experience in EMR and cancer registry software required. (i.e., ARIA, Oncology, Meditech, EPIC, E-Clinical Works, Centricity) with a strong interest and ability to work with large amounts of computerized information.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Review and utilize multiple case finding methods.
Apply case finding methodologies to ensure that every cancer case is captured and reported.
Review and analyze cases marked for abstraction.
Determine class of case, and code and abstract accordingly.
Using various staging methodologies apply staging criteria as appropriate.
Abstracts and codes data from source documents in the EMR into specialized medical software with supporting narrative information for, patient demographics, diagnostic procedures, history and extent of disease, treatments, outcomes, follow-up data, physicians, and related information from various medical records.
Assign appropriate codes for treatments, procedures and diagnoses according to coding requirements, classification systems and standard setters.
Review data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy, pursuing additional information from data sources as necessary; updates/corrects data as needed.
Ability to perform data searches and produce reports from the cancer registry software database.
Assign appropriate codes for treatments, procedures and diagnoses according to coding requirements, classification systems and standard setters.
Review data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy, pursuing additional information from data sources as necessary; updates/corrects data as needed.
Assists with patient follow-up to ensure that the Cancer Registry is following Commission on Cancer Standards, NAPBC, as well as State of Connecticut Tumor Registry requirements.
Provides Cancer Program Manager with weekly progress report of activities performed.
Maintains Oncology Data Specialist certification (previously Certified Tumor Registrar) credentials by participating in professional educational opportunities in accordance with the National Cancer Registrars Association continuing education requirements.
Assists with maintaining Rapid Quality Reporting System (RQRS) and Central Clinical Participant Registry (C3PR) data.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested to maintain a high level of service.
Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
Demonstrates professional work behavior by following Service Standards and Success factors.
Complies with departmental organizational policies and procedures and adheres to external agency requirements.