Cancer Registry Specialist | CTR-Certified Data & Compliance

Cooper Norcross Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, New Jersey is seeking a Certified Tumor Registrar to examine medical and pathology records to determine patient eligibility for the cancer registry. This role involves abstracting data by translating terminology into standardized cancer registry codes and ensuring accurate, timely reporting.

Maintain CTR credentialing, participate in education activities, and support compliance with accreditation standards for the cancer program.

Qualifications

• CTR (Certified Tumor Registrar) or CTR-Ready certification status required or in progress.
• 2 years experience in cancer registry or medical records abstraction.
• High School and college coursework in medical terminology and anatomy/physiology.

Responsibilities

• Examine medical and pathology records to determine patient eligibility for the cancer registry.
• Abstract medical data by translating terminology into standardized cancer registry codes.
• Maintain CTR credentialing and assist with compliance and reporting activities.

Education

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

Job description

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, New Jersey is seeking a Certified Tumor Registrar to examine medical and pathology records to determine patient eligibility for the cancer registry. This role involves abstracting data by translating terminology into standardized cancer registry codes and ensuring accurate, timely reporting.

Maintain CTR credentialing, participate in education activities, and support compliance with accreditation standards for the cancer program.