Cancer Registry Specialist (CTR) - Data Abstraction

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

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.