Tumor Registrar

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB)

Abstracts and codes cancer patient data accurately in compliance with the requirements of: American College of Surgeons - Commission on Cancer, the NJ State Cancer Registry, AJCC Cancer Staging System and the NCI SEER Summary Staging system. Conducts case finding and follow-up to ensure all reportable cases are identified and a 90% follow-up rate is maintained. Participates in activities related to cancer case conferences and Cancer Committee. Assists supervisor with data analysis and other activities as needed. Attends educational events to keep informed of changes in cancer registry reporting.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

* Education: Associates Degree. Tumor Registrar Certification or CTR eligible. Must attain certification within two years upon hire.
* Experience: One year abstracting experience in a hospital cancer registry required.
* Other Credentials:
* Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates good organizational skills.
* Special Training: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Word). Proficient in METRIQ cancer registry software system preferred. RHIA/RHIT is helpful but not necessary.
* Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Ability to prioritize and multi task and meet strict deadlines.

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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