Tumor Registrar

Position Highlights

Department : Cancer Center

Hours : 40.00 per week

Shift : Shift 1

Position

Summary

The Tumor Registrar (Oncology

Data Specialist) assures thorough, accurate and quality data

collection as required by the Commission on Cancer (CoC), the

Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results Program (SEER) and State

of Connecticut. This includes case-finding, abstraction, follow-up

and reporting requirements. This role will maintain accurate cancer

registry data, ensuring all cancer cases are documented and

reported in compliance with national standards.

Essential

Duties & Responsibilities

Under general

supervision the Tumor Registrar

will;

Review medical

records to identify and abstract cancer cases and related

information.

Collect

detailed data on patient demographics, tumor characteristics,

staging, treatment, and outcomes.

Maintain an accurate,

up-to-date cancer registry, ensuring comprehensive and timely data

entry

Perform data

validation and quality checks to ensure completeness and

consistency of the cancer registry.

Monitor data trends and

resolve discrepancies in the dataset through communication with

medical staff or external organizations.

Ensure that all data

complies with industry standards and regulations, such as the

American College of Surgeons (ACoS) and the Commission on Cancer

(CoC) guidelines

Prepare

and submit cancer registry reports to state, national, and

regulatory agencies as required (e.g., SEER, National Cancer

Database).

Ensure

compliance with HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations when

handling patient information.

Assist in preparing data

for quality assurance, audits, and accreditation reviews.

Work closely with

physicians, clinical staff, and healthcare providers to gather

accurate and complete cancer data.

Serve as a resource for

oncology teams by providing data for case reviews, performance

improvement initiatives, and clinical research.

Collaborate with

multidisciplinary teams to improve data collection processes and

accuracy.

Participate in

the analysis of cancer data to identify trends, survival rates, and

outcomes for internal reporting or external research studies.

Coordinates weekly tumor

boards for the interdisciplinary team, this includes preparing

detailed case summaries for each case presented.

Support research

initiatives by providing tumor registry data for studies and

clinical trials.

Assist in

tracking patient outcomes and treatment patterns to guide cancer

care planning.

Stay

current with changes in tumor registry standards, coding systems

(e.g., ICD-10, AJCC staging), and cancer care practices.

Participate in

professional development and certification programs to maintain and

enhance expertise in tumor registry operations.

Adheres to all Core

Values : Compassion, Pursue Excellence, Cooperation and

Collaboration, Upholds Honesty, and Supports Innovation.

Adheres to all Absolutes :

Privacy and Confidentiality, Professional Appearance, and

Responsibility and

Commitment.

Other job

related duties as assigned.

Minimum

Qualifications

years experience in Cancer Registry

3 years experience

reporting to national cancer databases or

registries

Experience

with cancer registry software (e.g., SEER, CoC tools, and other

data management systems)

Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management, Medical

Records or other related field

Certified Oncology Data

Specialist

Preferred Qualifications

3 years experience in

medical coding, healthcare data, and / or oncology terminology

Bachelors Degree in Health

Information Management, Medical Records or other related field

Knowledge, Skills,

Abilities : Familiarity

with research and quality improvement initiatives within oncology

settings

Independent,

self-directed and highly motivated

Attention to detail,

strong organizational skills, and the ability to work

independently.

Excellent

communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with

healthcare professionals and teams.

Comprehensive

Benefits Offered

Competitive and affordable benefits package

Shift Differentials

Continuing Education

assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan relief through Fiducius

Quick commute access from I-84, Route 9 and

surrounding areas

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