Specialist, Cancer Program

Montefiore-St.-Luke; Town of Cornwall (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall is seeking a Cancer Registry Program Manager to oversee daily registry operations, including abstraction under CTR guidance, follow-up, and case finding, in alignment with state standards.

The role collaborates with the cancer program team to prepare Cancer Committee and Breast Leadership activities; CTR certification must be completed within 3 years of hire. Enrolled in an associated degree program with 1–3 years in oncology is required, with strong MS Office and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an associate degree program for cancer registry management or cancer information management from an accredited program.
• 1–3 years of knowledge of oncology and experience in related oncology field.
• CTR certification and active membership in national/local cancer registrar association required within 3 years of hire.
• Oncology program standards (CoC) knowledge preferred.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong communication and meeting coordination abilities; liaison to medical staff and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cancer registry operations under CTR guidance.
• Perform abstracting, follow-up, and case finding per state standards.
• Coordinate with cancer program team for Cancer Committee and Breast Leadership activities.

Skills

Oncology knowledge

Data analysis

MS Office

Meeting coordination

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in cancer registry management

HIM program CAHIIM accredited

Tools

MS Office

Meeting management software

Job description

City/State:Cornwall, New YorkDepartment:Ambulatory and Cancer ServicesWork Shift:DayWork Days:MON-FRIScheduled Hours:8 AM-4 PMScheduled Daily Hours:7.5 HOURSPay Rate/Range:$60,000 - $65,000Sign-On Bonus:N/AThis individual is responsible to provide management of the daily cancer registry operations to include but not limited to: maintaining core registry functions (abstracting under the guidance of a certified CTR, follow-up compliance and case finding of registry data) according to cancer program and state standards. The individual will also be responsible for collaborating with the cancer program team to prepare Cancer committee and Breast Leadership program activities.Qualifications:AS Enrolled in an associate degree program for cancer registry management or cancer information management from an accredited NCRA-Accredited program, or enrolled in a HIM program accredited by the commission on accreditation for health informatics and information management education with two semesters of human anatomy and physiology. Require1-3 years • Knowledge of oncology• 1-3 years working in some related field of oncology• Knowledge of the Commission on Cancer Program Standards preferred• Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement experience preferred.• Proficient in MS Office including word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook e-mail.• Proficient data analysis.• Proficient in coordinating meetings, agendas, minutes and preparing meeting packets.• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings including with colleagues, medical staff, other hospital departments and act as a change agent to implement operational efficiencies.• Ability to serve as liaison to the medical staff, other hospital departments, and outside agencies. RequiredCertified Tumor Registrar (CTR) and active membership in the national and/or local cancer registrar association. To be completed within 3 years of hire. RequiredMontefiore St. Luke's Cornwall is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.