Cancer Registrar II - FT Days

Torrance Memorial Medical Center; California; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cancer Registrar II to join their dedicated team. This role involves abstracting new cancer cases, managing data confidentiality, and collaborating with healthcare professionals on research initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in cancer registry management and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient data security. By participating in tumor board meetings and cancer conferences, you will play a vital role in enhancing cancer care quality. If you are passionate about making a difference in the fight against cancer, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires one or more years of experience in cancer registry management.
• Graduate of an accredited Cancer Registry Training Program is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts cases and maintains cancer registry data confidentiality.
• Collaborates on research projects and participates in cancer conferences.

Skills

Cancer Registry Management

Data Abstraction

ICD-03 Coding

Statistical Data Collection

Patient Data Confidentiality

Education

Graduate of an accredited Cancer Registry Training Program

Tools

C/Next

Job description

Under general supervision, the Cancer Registrar II primarily abstracts new cases. This position also performs follow-up and attends Tumor Board meetings among various other activities.

Core Competencies

• Identifies reportable neoplasms from Pathology, Radiation Therapy, and electronic patient records.
• Uses C/Next to collect statistical data from the patients' medical records, including demographic characteristics, history of cancer, diagnosis, stage, extent of disease, treatment, and abstracts this information into the database.
• Identifies and codes topography and morphology of tumor cases using the ICD-03 Internal Classification of Diseases for Oncology.
• Follows up annually on each known living patient accessioned into the registry from completion of treatment to death to determine their cancer status, quality, and length of survival, subsequent treatment, and complete death information.
• Answers telephone inquiries related to the status of registry patients and medical information.
• Maintains the confidentiality and security of patient data stored in the Cancer Registry files.
• Collaborates with clinicians and nurse navigators on research projects; indicates the strengths and limitations of Cancer Registry data; provides guidance as appropriate.
• Performs Cancer Data Management functions as assigned by Supervisor or other member of the CDM Team.
• Participates in cancer conferences with other Cancer Registry employees.

Department Specific Competencies

• Participates in departmental and hospital performance improvement activities (BPI projects, task forces, etc.) when appropriate.
• Answers the telephone and responds to requests for reports.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Cancer Registry Training Program.

Experience

Number of Years Experience: One or More Years
Type of Experience: Cancer Registry

Additional Information: One or more years of cancer registry management experience.

License / Certification Requirements

Oncology Data Specialist (ODS)

Compensation Range

$31.00 - $47.59 / Hour