CANCER REGISTRAR PRN

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ is seeking a Cancer Registrar to examine medical and pathology records to determine patient eligibility for the cancer registry and translate findings into standardized codes.

The role includes compiling data from all facilities, supporting accreditation programs, maintaining CTR credentialing, and following up with registry patients while protecting patient information and assisting with special projects.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in cancer registry or medical records abstraction.
• Certification or progress toward CTR preferred (CTR-Ready acceptable).
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy/physiology required.

Responsibilities

• Examine medical and pathology records to determine patient eligibility for the cancer registry.
• Make abstracts of medical records by translating terminology into standardized codes.
• Compile and report data from multiple facilities treating a patient.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data abstraction

Education

Medical Terminology

Anatomy/Physiology

Job description

About us

About Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Short Description

Examine medical and pathology records to determine patient eligibility for the cancer registry. They make abstracts of medical records by translating the medical terminology into standardized codes that record the patient's diagnosis and treatment information. Responsible for compiling and reporting data from all the medical facilities that treat a patient. Assist the cancer program in compliance with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Accreditation and the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. Maintain CTR (Certified Tumor Registrar) credentialing by attending at least one education session annually. Other duties typically include following up with registry patients to track progress, protecting patient information and assisting with special projects.

Experience Required

• 2 years experience.

Education Requirements

• High School, College Level: Medical Terminology, Anatomy/Physiology.

License/Certification Requirements

• CTR (Certified Tumor Registrar) or CTR-Ready (has been working in a registry and is ready to sit for the exam).