Tumor Registrar

Job overview

Tumor Registrar, onsite, Hamden, CT. Compensation is 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 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.
• Prepare and submit cancer registry reports.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA.
• Assist in preparing data for quality assurance.
• Work closely with physicians and clinical staff.
• Serve as a resource for oncology teams.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in the analysis of cancer data.
• Coordinates weekly tumor boards.
• Support research initiatives.
• Assist in tracking patient outcomes.
• Stay current with changes in tumor registry standards.

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. Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management, Medical Records or other related field. Certified Oncology Data Specialist.

Skills & competencies

tumor registrar

oncology data specialist

full-time

shift 1

hamden

ct

united states

middlesex health

cancer center

no weekends

no on-call

About the employer

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