Cancer Registrar Job Description

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Job summary 1

The Cancer Registrar collects necessary data to ensure patients with a diagnosis of malignancy are identified and information pertaining to the type, extent of disease, treatment and survival is documented. Identifies and provides the necessary data for ongoing research investigations, and ensures the quality of statistical data. Provides clinical patient follow-up over a prolonged period to ensure quality patient care and ascertain patient outcome.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Reviews reports from Pathology, Cytology, Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine patient treatment lists and New Patient Registration. Identifies each new case with a malignant disease and benign cases reportable by agreement.
Abstracts information on each newly identified case obtaining core information from the patient's medical record.
- Assists in data retrieval to be used by clinicians, epidemiologists and other researchers on cancer related studies and research projects.
- Assists supervisor in identifying problems to be brought to Cancer Committee or to the Quality Assurance Committee.
- Maintains liaison with the medical community and allied health professions, local, state and national health organizations, professional societies and other Cancer Registries.

Requirements & Skills 1

Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training.
- 2 years in allied health profession with at least 1 year as Cancer Registrar or completion of the Cancer Information Management program or equivalent, including passing the CTR exam within one year of employment.
- Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology, basic statistics and medical records operations.
- Current certification by the National Cancer Registrars Association or procurement of the CTR certification by passing the CTR exam within one year of employment.

Job summary 2

The Cancer Registrar is responsible for identifying applicable reportable cases for abstracting entry according to governing cancer registry bodies, including national and central registry requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Identifies applicable reportable cases (case finding) for abstract entry according to governing cancer registry bodies, including national and central registry requirements.
Abstracts all analytic and non-analytic cases according to the Commission on Cancer standards.
Performs follow-up review annually on all active patients.
Interacts with patients and their designated contacts in a discrete and professional manner. Handles all office interactions effectively and courteously.
Shares information only as appropriate with other organizations as needed to fall within treatment, payment and operations that lie within HIPAA regulations.
- Maintains work records and policies and procedures.
- Meets the quality, performance and production standards defined by the department. Edits should be run within software to assure quality is met and all required fields have been populated.
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Requirements & Skills 2

High school Diploma or GED
Associate’s degree in a health-related field
CTR certification
- Extensive knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology
- Epic and Cancer Registry software experience
- Bachelor's Degree in related field.

Job summary 3

We are seeking a Cancer Registrar to perform cancer registry services in accordance with all applicable national standards. Position will perform work remotely supporting multiple sites across the United States.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Responsible for transcribing and interpreting information from patient records regarding treatment of new cancer patients using approved software program.
Enter unfinished abstracts that are backlog using approved software program.
Help electronically screen and accept all cases into the Cancer Registry database and flag all cases as suspense with demographics and ensure cases are primary site coded.
- Assists delete cases in the database that need to be purged if it does not meet requirements for a reportable case.
- Code and enter patient and disease specific information in the approved database.
- Help track the care all patients receive in the years following their cancer diagnosis at health care institutions.

Requirements & Skills 3

Must have current CTR Certification to practice in any state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
Must be certified by the National Cancer Registrars Association.
Must have at least two (2) years of cancer registry experience
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Proficiency with computers. Experience with Microsoft office: Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook is preferred.
- Must supply own personal computer/laptop to perform work.

Job summary 4

The Cancer Registrar provides complex technical support and assistance in the collection and analysis of oncology data to develop and maintain a comprehensive cancer database. Assists in other activities of the oncology data program to maintain approval by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons, and compliance with State and national agencies.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Make determination of eligibility according to SEER ICD-O reportable diagnosis codes.
Assist with maintaining the suspense file for appropriate reporting of reportable cases in the Cancer Registry database.
Record patient specific demographic information in the Registry database, i.e. patient name, residence, age, gender, race/ethnicity, and birthplace.
- Record patient specific medical history pertinent to current oncologic diagnosis, i.e. physical findings, screening information, occupation, and any history of a previous cancer.
- Appropriately code diagnostic findings pertinent to current oncologic diagnosis, i.e. diagnostic tests, dates and results of procedures used to diagnose cancer.
- Appropriately code cancer information specific to primary site, histology

Requirements & Skills 4

High School diploma or GED required. Associate Degree in health occupation or Registered Nurse degree preferred.
Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) Certification required.
National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) credentialed status
- National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) of 20 hours of continuing education credits every two years.
- Ability to work on-site or by remote access as determined by Cancer Registry Manager.
- Compliance with remote access agreements as determined by Cancer Registry Manager.

Job summary 5

The Cancer Registrar is responsible for abstracting and obtaining follow-up information from physician offices on all patients that are diagnosed and/or treatment at our facility. Responsibilities also include preparing cases for cancer conference as well as all aspects of coordination of this conference. Assists cancer registry supervisor with other duties as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Abstracts cancer cases accurately in a timely and productive manner
Performs work according to established policies and procedures, and completes work within requested time frames.
Assists in performing follow-up on cancer cases.
- Demonstrates competence in use of Cancer Registry, Laboratory and Hospital Information system software as required for departmental use.
- Responds to telephone information requests with courtesy and accuracy.
- Promotes positive customer service by effectively interacting with peers, managers, medical staff, patients and guest with care, compassion and respect.

Requirements & Skills 5

2010 forward candidates must have Associates Degree and completion of NCRA formal education program
- Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)
- Ability to multi task, strong telephone skills
- Alpha Numeric-5000 Keystrokes per hour required. A computer/typing test will be administered to all applicants

Job summary 6

The Cancer Registrar identifies, registers, and maintain records of patients treated for cancer and certain benign diseases. He / She analyzes cancer incidence data and disseminates information in accordance with established standards.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Identifies and compiles patient data from a range of relevant sources and arranges for data collection as appropriate.
Abstracts data from patient medical record to include patient demographics, diagnostic procedures, history and extent of disease, treatment, follow-up, physician, and other related information; codes data into database in accordance with protocol requirements.
- Reviews data for accuracy; assembles and disseminates registry data.
- Coordinates data collection activities; implements data quality control measures
- Participates in cancer educational activities; educates data collection staff on study requirements and data collection methodology

Requirements & Skills 6

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and histology.
Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
Knowledge of statistical and graphic concepts used in the presentation of cancer incidence, treatment, and survival information.
Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to abstract and code cancer data using standard registry coding references. Ability to follow research methodology and protocol.
- Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

Job summary 7

We are seeking a Cancer Registrar to receive & review cancer incidence data submitted to the Cancer Incidence Surveillance System. The candidate will perform quality assurance validation, contact cancer reporters, evaluates reported treatment for the types of cancer/tumors, stage of disease, sex, and age of patients. The ideal candidate has cancer registrar experience working with accredited hospitals and cancer registries, experience working as a cancer registry education and training coordinator and experience as a cancer registry quality assurance coordinator. Must have electronic health record experience with strong communication and organizational skills. This position will require collaboration with internal and external stakeholders (physicians & hospitals).

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Provides consultation (e.g., performs on-site visits).
Develops training sessions & materials to promote proper reporting & trains reporting sources in topics on coding & reporting cancer.
Travels as required to reporting sites to provide case-by-case consultative services.
- Retrieves, explains, & interprets data for epidemiologists.
- Performing quality assurance validation prior to submission to North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR), National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR), and filling data requests from researchers.
- Assists supervisor in development of policies, procedures, & computerized data processing programs to facilitate a database containing timely, complete, & accurate population-based data.

Requirements & Skills 7

Associates or advanced degree in Health Information Management;
Certified Tumor Registrar;
Experience working in a hospital cancer registry (e.g., review, edit, coding and classifying of cancer incidence data);
Experience working with cancer registry computer software (e.g., OncoLog, ERS, Registry Plus);
Experience in understanding and use of technical material (e.g., NAACCR, STORE, AJCC Staging Manuals);
- One course in Anatomy or Pathology;
- Experience providing technical assistance or training;
- Experience with medical terminology.

Job summary 8

The Cancer Registrar collects, manages, analyzes, and reports on cancer/tumor incidence data.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Identifies and analyzes the history, diagnosis, treatment, disease status and survival data of cancer patients treated in the organization.
- Prepares statistical reports on mortality rates, treatment effects, incidence rates of various diagnostic categories and demographic variables.
- Assists Cancer Committee with developing criteria for patient care evaluation, collecting data for protocol studies, and conducting audits.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements & Skills 8

Certified Tumor Registrar
Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED. Preferred: Associate' degree.
- Required Licensure/Certification: Certified Tumor Registrar by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) within 1 year of hire.
- Minimum Experience: 1 year hospital-based registry experience in a CoC/ACoS approved program.
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

Job summary 9

We are looking for a full-time Cancer Registrar who will be responsible for case finding, accurate retrieval and computer data entry. In addition, the incumbent will follow-up on all reportable tumors in accordance with the data standards of the Commission on Cancer and the State Department of Health.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Maintain 95% abstracting quality in accordance with the Commission on Cancer, the New Jersey State Cancer Registry and department specific requirements.
Ensure that physician staging is complete and accurate.
Provide assistance with data requests, report preparation and other registry tasks required of an accredited cancer program.
Review case finding sources to identify new cases and readmission.
Abstract data in accordance with departmental procedures and various mandates and accreditation guidelines for reporting purposes, with at least a 98% level of accuracy during audit process.
Serve as a resource in staff support function for multidisciplinary, and Tumor Board conferences.
- Perform clerical tasks, and serve as an advocate for privacy and confidentiality of health information.
- Provide support function in department and back-up for other registry staff.
- Report identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.

Requirements & Skills 9

Associate's Degree required, preferably in Health Information Management or Technology; or a health-related field of study
3-5 years Medical Secretary/Medical Record Secretary/Health care experience/Tumor Registry experience/Medical record coder.
CTR Credential preferred. If not CTR, should be certified within 1-year timeframe.
A strong knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, cancer diagnosis and treatment modalities, and basic statistics.
Familiarity with the accreditation requirements of the American College of Surgeons.
- Knowledge of New Jersey State Department of Health cancer registry reporting requirements, case finding methodology, and abstracting of cancer data is preferred.
- Excellent communication and computer skills.
- Ability to work independently.

Job summary 10

The Cancer Registrar systematically identifies patients diagnosed with cancer, and then abstracts data from the medical record for submission to the regional cancer registry. The Cancer Registrar provides physicians and researchers with data needed to maintain quality care through peer review and to compare our clinical performance with recognized standards.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Annual follow-up with all cancer patients is required by the state in an effort to capture epidemiological information on cancer. Cancer Registrars interface with patients, physicians, nurses and other healthcare workers to obtain the follow-up data.
Cancer Registrars provide physicians and researchers information about our own hospital experience with cancer outcomes as compared to other published standards. The Cancer Registrar is assessed at orientation and annually using these tools.

Requirements & Skills 10

Excellent computer skills, medical terminology, registry experience very helpful.
Graduate of approved cancer registry program. Certification (CTR) required.

Olivia Powell
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Last updated Sep 25

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