Summary
Catholic Health is a healthcare system serving communities through compassionate, evidence-based care. The Oncology Data Specialist/Tumor Registrar abstracts, codes, registers, and follows up on cancer patient data, prepares cancer conference cases, and supports cancer registry operations.
Responsibilities
- Performs patient case-finding, accessions, abstracts, codes data and registers cancer patients in the Cancer Registry database
- Ensures all database documentation is complete and accurate and obtained in a timely manner
- Compiles various statistical reports and performs other registrar duties to facilitate an effective and efficient cancer registry
- Participates in and attends relevant meetings seminars, conferences, lectures and programs
- Disseminates and obtains data in accordance with HIPAA regulations and professional ethics
- Performs related duties, as required
Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Certification as an Oncology Data Specialist
- Associates Degree
- Prior hospital cancer registry experience
Qualifications
Must Haves
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Certification as an Oncology Data Specialist
Nice to Haves
- Associates Degree
- Prior hospital cancer registry experience
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
- Generous benefits packages
- Generous tuition assistance
- A defined benefit pension plan
- A culture that supports professional and educational growth