Tumor Registrar

Job overview

Tumor Registrar in Meriden, CT. This is a full-time, onsite position with compensation not specified. Middlesex Health is a leading healthcare provider. 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 the 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.

What you'll do

• 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
• Perform data validation and quality checks
• Monitor data trends and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure data complies with industry standards and regulations (ACoS, CoC)
• Prepare and submit cancer registry reports
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality regulations
• Assist in preparing data for quality assurance, audits, and accreditation reviews
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff
• Serve as a resource for oncology teams
• Coordinate weekly tumor boards
• Stay current with changes in tumor registry standards and coding systems.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management, Medical Records or other related field

Experience

5 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.

Skills & competencies

tumor registrar

oncology data specialist

cancer registry

him

medical coding

connecticut

meriden ct

full-time

data collection

reporting

Benefits & perks

• 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

About the employer

Middlesex Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.