Registrar jobs in Somerset, NJ

Position Summary

The Cancer Registrar will provide chart abstracting support for the cancer center registry according to the Commission on Cancer (STORES) and NJ State Cancer Registry/SEER Standards. 

Primary Position Responsibilities

1.  Ensure timely, accurate, and complete cancer data collection and maintenance on all types of cancer diagnosed and/or treated within our healthcare facility.

2.  Read and interpret the various components of the medical record, such as pathology reports, radiology x-ray and scans, physical findings, and all treatment modalities, and use the information to correctly abstract and stage the cancer case. 

 Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

60 college-level credits

Preferred:

Associates or higher degree in Cancer Registry Management, Health Information Management or related degree.

Minimum Years of Experience:

Preferred:

Minimum of five years abstracting experience

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

Certified tumor registrar

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

—Computer skills, composure under stress, honesty and integrity, detail-oriented; strong organization and communication skills; ability to work well independently.

—Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.

Preferred:

ICD-9 and ICD-1O coding and TMN staging skills; knowledge of NJSCR/SEER reporting guidelines; knowledge of oncology terminology and treatment protocols.