Tumor Registrar

Job Overview:

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!

Qualifications:

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

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift
• Full-Time, 37.5 Hours Per Week

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• 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
• 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,
• 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
• 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 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
• Maintains certification and participates in local, state, regional and national cancer-related educational activities

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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 our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer