Cancer registrar job description

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position that is scheduled to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. This position is remote.

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We are seeking a Cancer Registrar to:

• Interpret complex medical information in electronic medical records to support critical program activities including direct patient care, regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Responsible for data collection, entry, and submission, report preparation, and data sharing for process improvement initiatives, benchmarking and outcomes research.

Education :

Minimum - Associate's degree in Cancer Information Management (CIM). Three (3) years of cancer data abstraction experience may be considered in lieu of degree in addition to experience below.

Work Experience :

Minimum - One (1) year of healthcare experience involving medical terminology, cancer data abstraction or a cancer related field.

Preferred - Three (3) years of healthcare experience involving medical terminology, cancer data abstraction or a cancer related field.

Licenses and Certifications :

Minimum - Certification as Tumor Registrar within 18 months of start date

Preferred - Certified Tumor Registrar

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

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UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

Community Medical Center , an affiliate of RWJBarnabas Health, is a 592-bed, fully accredited acute care hospital offering area residents world-class medical treatment with the comforts of hometown care. Opened in 1961, CMC has evolved into the state s newest teaching hospital with four residency programs and Ocean County s largest and most active health care facility caring for over 21,500 inpatients, 178,000 outpatients and 73,700 emergency department patients each year.

The Cancer Registrar must select and abstract all cases of malignancy diagnosed and/or treated at Community Medical Center, cases with a history of cancer or cases of consultation only into the Cancer Registry Data Base for submission to the State of New Jersey. The cancer registrar will assist the Coordinator in completing information requests, creation of the Cancer Program Annual Report, and monitoring the quality improvement process

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required within one (1) year of hire.
  • Candidates who do not possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent will be provided the opportunity to enroll in a GED/HSEA program at time of hire as a condition of employment. A hired candidate will be provided one (1) year from date of hire to successfully complete a GED program and obtain their HSEA.
  • RWJBarnabas Health is committed to our communities and the members we serve. RWJBH understands that in order to create strong, healthy, and sustainable communities, we have to re-engineer and transform current systems. Providing educational support and resources contributes to our overall social impact mission and community investment efforts.
• Certified Tumor Registrar.
• Successful completion of all required orientation programs.

At Community, our employees make the difference which is why we offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, vision, disability insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan. To encourage the advancement of our employees, we offer a tuition assistance program and provide opportunities for professional development and growth.

Community Medical Center is dedicated to advancing the quality of life and health of our community while delivering compassionate care for our patients. Our core values include: Compassion, Quality, Accountability, Integrity, Diversity and Teamwork.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Join the Cottage Health team as a
Cancer Registrar
. In this role, you will be responsible for abstracting and coding medical information from medical records of cancer patients in accordance with guidelines and definitions of the California Cancer Registry (CCR), Surveillance, Epidemiology and End-Results (SEER), the Cottage Health Cancer Registry, the American College of Surgeons (CoC, NAPBC, and NAPRC).This position will act as an integral part of the the Cancer Data Center, including a variety of tasks to ensure the efficient operation of the department. Prepares patient protocols and agendas for cancer conference case presentations and other educational conferences. Conducts casefinding to determine reportability of new cancer cases obtained from sources such as the electronic medical record, radiology, or pathology reports. Maintains annual follow-up information about the current health of each patient whose case is entered into the registry, as required by the ACoS.

At Cottage Health, we are proud of our generous Total Rewards package. We offer benefit programs that help us hire the best people.

Our benefits program is called Choices...for Health...for Wealth...for Life. We take great pride in continuously evaluating our Choices program to offer the most competitive benefits in the health care industry. We offer employees excellent traditional benefit plans like medical, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage, along with a leading-edge Wellness Program of health improvement opportunities. The program provides tools that allow you to bring the same attention to your health that Cottage Health does to the health of our patients.


QUALIFICATIONS


CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Minimum: Certified as Certified Tumor Registrar by NCRA

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum: Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, histology, hematology, diagnostic procedures, Collaborative Staging, Extent of Disease staging, TNM staging, cancer treatment, and disease coding. Detailed knowledge of the American College of Surgeons, CoC and NAPBC standards, California Cancer Registry and SEER standards.

Preferred: Experience using CNEXT, EPIC, and MS Office software

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

Minimum: 3+ years abstracting experience. Experience in a professional services environment.

Preferred: Strong reporting and data analytical skills.
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.

Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.
Full Time, 8 Hours, Days