Cancer Registry Specialist — Data Integrity & Impact

CentraState Healthcare System; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Well-Being Rewards

Job summary

CentraState Medical Center is seeking a Cancer Registrar to join the Cancer Care Services team in Freehold, New Jersey. The role involves abstracting, suspense, follow-up, and case-finding, while providing supportive functions to assist the Coordinator.

Responsibilities include identifying eligible cancer cases, coding per Commission on Cancer and NJ Health Department guidelines, maintaining data quality, and assisting with special studies and audits.

Qualifications

• Two years of Tumor Registry experience.
• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) Certification required.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint preferred.
• Knowledge of cancer registry data collection and coding.
• Ability to work independently and with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify cancer cases from registry reports, pathology and related sources.
• Abstract and code data for malignant and benign diseases per standards.
• Meet 90% accuracy in monthly abstracts and QC checks.
• Support the Program Administrator with special studies when needed.
• Prepare records for review by physicians or auditors.
• Follow up with patients for additional information as required.
• Assist with CoC surveys and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Tumor Registry

ODS Certification

MS Excel

Data Entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Précis cancer registry

Job description

CentraState Medical Center is seeking a Cancer Registrar to join the Cancer Care Services team in Freehold, New Jersey. The role involves abstracting, suspense, follow-up, and case-finding, while providing supportive functions to assist the Coordinator.

Responsibilities include identifying eligible cancer cases, coding per Commission on Cancer and NJ Health Department guidelines, maintaining data quality, and assisting with special studies and audits.