Cancer Registrar

at  RWJBarnabas Health

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 Surgeon 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.

EDUCATION:

Minimum of an Associate degree in any health-related field preferred.
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.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have current Oncology Data Specialist ODS credential
2 years of recent experience as an Oncology Data Specialist ODS in an ACOS approved facility preferred
Knowledge of OncoLOG and EPIC preferred.

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Abstracting
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 are collected and maintained for all patients diagnosed 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 in staging of disease using the AJCC TNM and Collaborative staging systems
Maintains an Excel spreadsheet on all abstracted cases that are missing treatment information
Responsible for mailing treatment letters to physicians, hospitals, and patients
Edit check all abstracts
Case Identification
Reviews patient listings from CINJ, Radiation, and Information Systems
Check patients against the Registry s existing Master Patient Index and compiles a suspense list
Identifies news patients and classifies them accordingly, analytic, non-analytic, consult, history, etc,
Follow-Up
Identifies patients due for 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
Meetings
Attend Tumor Board conferences to record attendance and monitor the use of the TB study group form
Take minutes at the Cancer Committee meetings
Communication
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
Behavioral Factors
Maintains confidentiality of all patients, 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
Education
Maintains certification and participates in local, state, regional and national cancer-related educational activities
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