Registrar Tumor, Oncology Data Center

Overview

Job Title: Registrar Tumor

Location: Ambulatory Care Center

Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department: Oncology Data Center

Req #:

Category: Clerical / Administrative

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $36.00 - $41.00 per hour

Address: 200 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039

RWJ Barnabas Health is currently looking for a Full-Time, Day Registrar for our Oncology Data Center. Come work for one of the best hospitals in the state of New Jersey alongside a fantastic team!

Required:

• Minimum of an Associate degree in any health-related field
• Oncology Data Specialist, ODS, by the National Cancer Registrars Association is required with 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

• 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.
• Familiarizes with classification systems such as ICD-O, AJCC Cancer Staging, Collaborative Staging, Coding, SEER, and related guidelines.
• Adheres to standards set by the American College of Surgeons and Commission on Cancer for an NCI-designated program.
• Ensures complete and accurate data are collected and maintained for all patients diagnosed and treated at RWJUH and CINJ.
• Records pertinent cancer data from medical records including disease, treatment, and progression from diagnosis onward.
• Demonstrates knowledge of AJCC TNM and Collaborative staging systems.
• Maintains a spreadsheet of abstracted cases missing treatment information.
• Mails treatment letters to physicians, hospitals, and patients.
• Reviews patient listings from CINJ, Radiation, and Information Systems; checks patients against the Master Patient Index and compiles a suspense list.
• Identifies new patients and classifies them (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 with locating patients who are lost to follow-up.
• Attends Tumor Board conferences to record attendance and monitor the TB study group form.
• Documents minutes at Cancer Committee meetings.
• Communicates effectively and maintains good oral and written communication skills.
• Answers telephone and maintains a Request Log for all calls.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, hospital, or physician information.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies (dress code, , internet use, personal calls, conduct).
• Complies with time-off, absence notification, safety and health regulations.
• Maintains certification and participates in cancer-related educational activities.

• Day Shift - 9:00am to 5:00pm
• Monday – Friday
• Full-Time, 37.5 Hours Per Week

• 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 (e.g., NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon)

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.