RWJBarnabas Health · 1 day ago
Registrar Tumor, Oncology Data Center
Livingston, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$36/hr - $41/hr
2+ years expRWJBarnabas Health is currently looking for a Full-Time, Day Registrar for our Oncology Data Center. The role involves performing clinical data abstraction and ensuring accurate data collection for patients diagnosed with cancer in accordance with established guidelines.
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Responsibilities
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
Familiarized with the different classification systems such as: International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, CD-O, AJCC Cancer Staging, Collaborative Staging, Coding, Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Results, SEER, Guidelines, etc
Familiarized with the standards and guidelines set forth 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 RWJUH and CINJ
Records pertinent cancer data from the medical records about the patient, the disease, cancer-directed treatment and the disease process from the time of diagnosis until the patient's death
Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the staging of disease using the AJCC TNM and Collaborative staging systems
Maintains an Excel spreadsheet of all abstracted cases that are missing treatment information
Responsible for mailing treatment letters to physicians, hospitals, and patients
Reviews patient listings from CINJ, Radiation, and Information Systems
Check patients against the Registry's existing Master Patient Index and compile a suspense list
Identifies new patients and classifies them accordingly: analytic, non-analytic, consult, history, etc
Identifies patients due to follow-up and mails follow-up letters to physicians, patients, and other contacts
Assist the Cancer Registry Assistant with extensively utilizing all methods deemed necessary to locate patients who are lost to follow-up
Attend Tumor Board conferences to record attendance and monitor the use of the TB study group form
Take minutes at the Cancer Committee meetings
Demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly
Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills
Answers telephone and maintains a Request Log form for all telephone calls
Maintains the confidentiality of all patient, hospital, or physician-related information
Observes hospital and departmental policies concerning dress code, ID badge, internet access, personal telephone calls, and other rules governing conduct while at work
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
Qualification
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
Oncology Data Specialist ODS credential
Preferred
2 years of recent experience as an Oncology Data Specialist ODS in an ACOS-approved facility
Knowledge of OncoLOG and EPIC
Benefits
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)
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Company
RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than 5 million people annually.
10001+ employees
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