Cancer Registrar- Remote

Centrastate Healthcare System; Freehold, Boise (NJ, ID); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in New Jersey seeks an Oncology Data Specialist to manage cancer patient data, ensuring compliance with health guidelines. The role involves abstracting, coding, and following up on patient information, requiring strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Join a supportive team dedicated to high-quality patient care and enjoy a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package

403(b) retirement plan with company match

401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Growth Opportunity

Continuing Education / Onsite Training

Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits

Qualifications

• Two years of tumor registry experience required.
• Oncology Data Specialist certification required.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients diagnosed with malignant and benign diseases.
• Abstract and code necessary information for cancer patients.
• Perform follow-up and obtain additional information on cancer patients.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Cancer registry software

Job description

Overview

The Oncology Data Specialistis responsible for completing all duties associated with Abstracting, Suspense, Follow-up and Case-finding as directed by the Coordinator. Performs various duties as a supportive function to the Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients diagnosed with malignant and benign disease as found in the cancer registry reportable listing by reviewing through, Pathology reports, HIM Coding list, Radiation therapy patient log and death certificate.
• Abstracts and code necessary information on all patients diagnosed with malignant and/or benign reportable diseases based upon the guidelines set forth by Commission on Cancer and NJ State Health department.
• Abstracts and code necessary information on all patients diagnosed with malignant and/or benign reportable diseases based upon the guidelines set forth by Commission on Cancer and NJ State Health department.
• Meets abstracting productivity guidelines as determined by Program Supervisor and current abstracting workload.
• Effectively and independently utilizes all appropriate coding and staging manuals to consistently remain in compliance with governing organizations.
• Review of abstracting is consistently performed to assess data quality prior to submission to governing bodies.
• Assists the Program Administrator with special studies and projects, as needed.
• Prepares appropriate patient records for review by physician or outside auditor for special projects.
• Performs follow-up and obtains additional information on all eligible cancer patients in the registry, as needed.
• Assists with obtaining follow-up information on eligible cancer patients and enters appropriate data in the registry database.
• Contacts physicians and other hospitals to gather additional treatment information to complete patient abstracts.
• Provides support to the Tumor Registrars as needed, with regards to abstracting, case-finding and follow-up.
• Review applicable Pathology report for CAP (college of American Pathology) compliance by reviewing the scientific data elements mentioned in report.
• Provides assistance to Cancer Registry department as needed, with regards to CoC survey or Quality Improvement study.

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Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Work Experience:

Two (2) years of tumor registry experience is required.

Licenses and Certifications:

Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) required.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint is strongly preferred. Knowledge and experience in computerized data entry. Precis cancer registry software working experience preferred. Detail oriented. Ability to work independently and take direction, when necessary. Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, a partner of Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system that provides comprehensive health services in the central New Jersey region. In addition to offering a full range of leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState serves as a valuable health partner focused on the latest ways to prevent disease, promote healthy behaviors, and help people of all ages live life well. Based in Freehold, CentraState is comprised of a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a vibrant health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions offering primary care and specialty physician practices, along with access to outpatient services, such as lab and physical therapy. The system also offers a family medicine residency and geriatric fellowship training program in affiliation with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Among its many honors and accreditations, CentraState is one of less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence four times and was designated a Great Place to Work-Certified Company by Great Place to Work for the fourth consecutive year.

When you bring your talent to CentraState, you are joining a trailblazing healthcare facility, committed to providing high-quality, patient-focused care. Join us in making incredible strides in health care, and making a difference in our community. We believe in enriching the lives of our employees through work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities and much more.

Find out why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits package and rewards program
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility