Cancer Registrar - HQ Oncology - Remote -Poughkeepsie, NY

Title: Cancer Registrar - HQ Oncology - *Remote Position* Poughkeepsie, NY - 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts between 8:00am - 5:00pm.

• Must have Cancer Registrar Experience*
  

Required: Critical thinking and advanced computer skills (data entry, MS Word and MS Excel required). Proficiency in medical terminology & anatomy and physiology, oncology disease process and IMPAC registry software required, as well as Registry Operations and Data Standards established by the American College of Surgeons. Knowledge of ICD-0, AJCC & Collaborative Staging, SEER and FORDS required.

Summary

Responsible for maintaining database of cancer information including the collection, abstraction and follow-up of all cancer cases diagnosed and/or treated at WCHN in accordance with national, state and local standards. Assures that all data is timely, accurate and complete utilizing cancer specific coding to correctly identify cases.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties related to the cancer registry. Includes case finding, collecting and analyzing data, coding, summarizing and abstracting accurate, detailed demographic, clinical, staging and treatment information from a variety of data sources.
• Assures and maintains an accurate up-to-date suspense system that identifies all new cancer cases, including diagnostic codes, histology information and demographic information.
• Ensures and maintains systematic, annual follow-up for all patients in the registry database that meets the requirements of COC. Consistently maintains the registry in accordance with COC guidelines in preparation for survey process every three years.
• Prepares reports for Cancer Center Leadership, including monthly activity reports, frequency reports, and follow-up reports, quarterly report for the Cancer Committee and any additional reports specific to registry data that are requested.
• Follows the current coding, abstracting & staging guidelines, per the International Classification of Disease for Oncology, Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards, American Joint Committee on Cancer & Surveillance, Epidemiology & End Results Program.
• Included in the coding guidelines are: Commission on Cancer, National Cancer Data Base & the State of Connecticut requirements.
• Performs and assures quality control for the cancer registry. Coordinates monthly meeting with physician advisor; assures that 10% of annually abstracted cases are reviewed and errors corrected.
• Submits complete and accurate abstracts to the State of Connecticut Cancer Registry electronically on a consistent and scheduled basis including analytic and non-analytic cases.
• Prepares for specific cancer conferences (tumor boards) as directed by Cancer Center Manager; maintains attendance and presentation documentation for these meetings.
• Attends and participates in professional conferences, seminars or workshops to keep current on information and data related to the cancer registry and cancer treatment.
• Participates as a member of the Cancer Committee and achieves the Organization's established expectations with regard to customer service, teamwork, safety, and self-development.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Other Information

Required: Critical thinking and advanced computer skills (data entry, MS Word and MS Excel required). Proficiency in medical terminology & anatomy and physiology, oncology disease process and IMPAC registry software required, as well as Registry Operations and Data Standards established by the American College of Surgeons. Knowledge of ICD-0, AJCC & Collaborative Staging, SEER and FORDS required.

Minimum Experience: three years

Location: Poughkeepsie-Dyson Center 45 Reade Place

Work Type: Full-Time

Standard Hours: 40.00

FTE: 1.000000

Work Schedule: DAY 1

Work Shift: M-F 8-5pm

Org Unit: 1233

Department: HQ Oncology

Exempt: No

Grade: S7

EOE, including disability/vets.

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations.

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