[Hiring] Oncology Data Specialist @Catholic Health

Role Description

The Tumor Registrar is responsible for abstracting and obtaining follow-up information from physician offices on all patients that are diagnosed and/or treated at our facility. Responsibilities also include preparing cases for cancer conference as well as all aspects of coordination of this conference. Assists cancer registry supervisor with other duties as needed.

• Performs patient case-finding, accessions, abstracts, codes data and registers cancer patients in the Cancer Registry database.
• Ensures all database documentation is complete and accurate and obtained in a timely manner.
• Compiles various statistical reports and performs other registrar duties to facilitate an effective and efficient cancer registry.
• Participates in and attends relevant meetings, seminars, conferences, lectures, and programs.
• Disseminates and obtains data in accordance with HIPAA regulations and professional ethics.
• Performs related duties, as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Associates Degree preferred.
• Certification as an Oncology Data Specialist, required.
• Prior hospital cancer registry experience, preferred.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Associates Degree preferred.
• Certification as an Oncology Data Specialist, required.
• Prior hospital cancer registry experience, preferred.

Benefits

• Generous benefits packages.
• Generous tuition assistance.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• A culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Company Description

Catholic Health is one of Long Island’s finest health and human services agencies. Our health system has over 16,000 employees, six acute care hospitals, three nursing homes, a home health service, hospice and a network of physician practices across the island.

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence-based practice to improve outcomes to every patient, every time.