Tumor Registrar

Job overview

Tumor Registrar, onsite, Bristol, CT. Compensation is not specified. Middlesex Health is a Magnet designated organization. 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.

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, 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.

What we're looking for

Education

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

Experience

5 years

Skills & competencies

tumor registrar

full time

bristol ct

middlesex health

him/medical coding

day shift

About the employer

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