Certified Cancer Registrar

RWJBarnabas Health; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 49,593 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO},{

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Cancer Registrar at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, NJ to manage cancer patient information for registration and reporting. The role involves data abstraction, coding, staging, and coordinating with physicians and administrators to support cancer programs.

The ideal candidate will hold an associate degree in a health-related field and the Oncology Data Specialist credential, with knowledge of ICD-O, AJCC staging, and reporting standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in health-related field is required.
• ODS credential from the National Cancer Registrars Association with knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, oncology, coding, and staging.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical data abstraction for cancer registry per ACS CoC and NJ State Registry guidelines.
• Maintain accurate data for diagnosed and treated patients and ensure readiness for reporting.
• Record cancer data from medical records and use AJCC TNM and Collaborative staging systems.

Skills

Effective communication

Oral & written communication

Education

Associate degree in health-related field

Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) credential

Tools

OncoLOG

EPIC

Job description

Job Title: Cancer Registrar

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center, 1 Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ 07109

Department: Oncology Data Center

Pay: $36.00 - $41.00 per hour

Shift: Day (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week

Job Overview

A tumor registrar is a data specialist who collects, analyzes, and manages cancer patient information (history, diagnosis, treatment, outcomes) for hospital and state registries, providing vital data for cancer research, treatment guidelines, and prevention programs to help fight cancer. They translate complex medical jargon into standardized codes and ensure data quality for reporting to national databases. Cancer registrars work closely with physicians, administrators, researchers, and health‑care planners to provide support for cancer program development, ensure compliance with reporting standards, and serve as a valuable resource for cancer information with the goal of preventing and controlling cancer.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of an associate degree in any health‑related field
• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) credential from the National Cancer Registrars Association and working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, oncology disease process, coding, and staging

Preferred

• 2 years of recent experience as an Oncology Data Specialist ODS in an ACOS‑approved facility
• Knowledge of OncoLOG and EPIC

Certifications and Licenses Required

• Oncology Data Specialist ODS credential

Scheduling Requirements

• Shift: Day (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
• Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week

Essential Functions

• Performs clinical data abstraction by capturing the complete patient history, diagnosis, staging and treatment information for all patients accessioned into the cancer registry in accordance with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and the New Jersey State Cancer Registry.
• Familiar with classification systems such as ICD-O, CD-O, AJCC Cancer Staging, Collaborative Staging, SEER, and other guidelines.
• Familiar with standards and guidelines set by the American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer standards for an NCI designated program.
• Ensures complete and accurate data is collected and maintained for all patients diagnosed and treated at CMMC.
• Records pertinent cancer data from the medical records about the patient, disease, cancer‑directed treatment and the disease process from diagnosis until death.
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of staging using the AJCC TNM and Collaborative staging systems.
• Maintains an Excel spreadsheet of all abstracted cases missing treatment information.
• Responsible for mailing treatment letters to physicians, hospitals, and patients.
• Reviews patient listings from CMMC, Radiation, and Information Systems.
• Checks patients against the Registry's existing Master Patient Index and compiles a suspense list.
• Identifies new patients and classifies them accordingly (analytic, non‑analytic, consult, history, etc.).
• Identifies patients due for follow‑up and mails follow‑up letters to physicians, patients, and other contacts.
• Assists the Cancer Registry Assistant in locating patients lost to follow‑up.
• Attends Tumor Board conferences to record attendance and monitor the use of the TB study group form.
• Takes minutes at the Cancer Committee meetings.
• Demonstrates effective communication and expresses ideas clearly.
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
• Answers telephone calls and maintains a request log for all calls.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all patient, hospital, or physician information.
• Observes hospital and departmental policies concerning dress code, ID badge, internet access, personal telephone calls, and other conduct rules.
• Observes rules and regulations related to time off, proper notification of absences or tardiness, safety and health hazards.
• Maintains certification and participates in local, state, regional, and national cancer‑related educational activities.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer.