Cancer Registrar, Cancer Tumor Registrar

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research institute is seeking a Cancer Registrar II to manage cancer patient data. This full-time role involves abstracting complex cases and ensuring compliance with cancer registry standards. The position is remote, offering flexibility while contributing to vital cancer research and patient care.

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced abstractor - abstracts complex cases.
• Handles complicated follow-up, recurrences, and subsequent treatments.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, registering, and abstracting patients with cancer.
• Reviewing hospital records and medical reports for cancer data.

Skills

Data Analysis

Cancer Registry Standards

Job description

Job Ref: 40011
Location: 20 Overland Street, Boston, MA 02215
Category: Health Info Svs/Records/Coding
Employment Type: Full time
Work Location: Remote: 100% off site

Overview

Full-time, 40 hours, Mon-Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Under the direct supervision of the DF/BCC Associate Director, the Cancer Registrar II is primarily responsible for identifying, registering, and abstracting patients with cancer. This includes reviewing and analyzing hospital records and other medical reports for relevant cancer data; determining and classifying demographics, primary site, histology, stage, and treatment on all cancer sites; and performing annual patient follow-up as needed. Data collection will meet the standards of the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons, the Massachusetts State Cancer Registry, the New Hampshire State Cancer Registry, the DF/BCC Cancer Registry, Disease Centers, clinicians, researchers, and administrators.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life-changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission to conquer cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health, particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and collaborate with partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Intermediate to advanced abstractor - abstracts complex cases
• Abstracts all cancer sites
• Handles complicated follow-up, recurrences, and subsequent treatments
• Performs casefinding as necessary, including collecting additional data elements for the disease center database
• Adheres to CoC Cancer Registry standards as necessary
• Participates in ad hoc projects as necessary