Want Certified Tumor Registrar- Remote- FT- Day in Perth Amboy, NJ
Job title: Certified Tumor Registrar- Remote- FT- Day
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Job description: Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. Its also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
Come join our Amazing team here at Hackensack Meridian Health! We offer EXCELLENT benefits, Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more!!!
The Certified Tumor Registrar collects necessary data by abstracting oncology charts.
This is a 100% remote opportunity.
Responsibilities
Reviews the medical records for each eligible patient by analyzing the patient history, physical exam, diagnostic tests, staging, medical and nursing care to complete the abstract in accordance with ACOS Cancer Program standards, and state requirements.
Maintains abstracting productivity and quality rates that is compatible to the organization and national established benchmark.
Assists with timely monthly reporting to the NJ State Cancer Registry, including any special studies and audits.
Assists in the submission to Rapid Cancer Reporting System (RCRS). Monthly exports and submits all eligible cases for valid performance quality measures and adheres to RCRS terms and conditions. Reviews, monitors, and updates all the alerts and cases in RCRS to ensure compliance for each specific quality measure.
Assist in the Annual NCDB submission.: Each year submits cases diagnosed on January 2003 or later meet the quality criteria for the annual Call for Data on initial submission.
Assists in systematic methods of case finding. Enters and/or updates cases in the suspense database.
Assists in maintaining a follow up program for the life of all required abstracts by reviewing hospital documentation, contacting physicians, state offices and possibly patients for current follow up information. Enters this data into microcomputer for further analysis.
Participates in ongoing studies for the American College of Surgeons and local studies.
May be responsible to attend and assist in setting up Tumor Conferences and maintain documentation.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to operate cancer registry software to perform job.
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.) This process includes communicating with the patient, parent and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
Collaborate with the staff at all campuses to mutually develop opportunities for improvement and action plans. Attend and actively participates in HMH Health Cancer Registries team member meetings.
Attend educational conferences to maintain their certification.
Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
Qualifications
Successful completion at minimum an Associate's degree or equivalent (60 college level credits including 2 semesters of Anatomy & Physiology) effective 1/1/2010 OR Certificate in Cancer Registry Management or Cancer Information Management form a NCRA-accredited program
Minimum of 1 year in a related field; cancer, nursing, medical records, or health science.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Knowledge in tumor registry operations, tumor staging, diagnostic tests and treatments.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Certified Tumor Registrar.
Expected salary:
Location: Perth Amboy, NJ
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Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Job description: Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. Its also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
Come join our Amazing team here at Hackensack Meridian Health! We offer EXCELLENT benefits, Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more!!!
The Certified Tumor Registrar collects necessary data by abstracting oncology charts.
This is a 100% remote opportunity.
Responsibilities
Reviews the medical records for each eligible patient by analyzing the patient history, physical exam, diagnostic tests, staging, medical and nursing care to complete the abstract in accordance with ACOS Cancer Program standards, and state requirements.
Maintains abstracting productivity and quality rates that is compatible to the organization and national established benchmark.
Assists with timely monthly reporting to the NJ State Cancer Registry, including any special studies and audits.
Assists in the submission to Rapid Cancer Reporting System (RCRS). Monthly exports and submits all eligible cases for valid performance quality measures and adheres to RCRS terms and conditions. Reviews, monitors, and updates all the alerts and cases in RCRS to ensure compliance for each specific quality measure.
Assist in the Annual NCDB submission.: Each year submits cases diagnosed on January 2003 or later meet the quality criteria for the annual Call for Data on initial submission.
Assists in systematic methods of case finding. Enters and/or updates cases in the suspense database.
Assists in maintaining a follow up program for the life of all required abstracts by reviewing hospital documentation, contacting physicians, state offices and possibly patients for current follow up information. Enters this data into microcomputer for further analysis.
Participates in ongoing studies for the American College of Surgeons and local studies.
May be responsible to attend and assist in setting up Tumor Conferences and maintain documentation.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to operate cancer registry software to perform job.
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.) This process includes communicating with the patient, parent and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
Collaborate with the staff at all campuses to mutually develop opportunities for improvement and action plans. Attend and actively participates in HMH Health Cancer Registries team member meetings.
Attend educational conferences to maintain their certification.
Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
Qualifications
Successful completion at minimum an Associate's degree or equivalent (60 college level credits including 2 semesters of Anatomy & Physiology) effective 1/1/2010 OR Certificate in Cancer Registry Management or Cancer Information Management form a NCRA-accredited program
Minimum of 1 year in a related field; cancer, nursing, medical records, or health science.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Knowledge in tumor registry operations, tumor staging, diagnostic tests and treatments.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Certified Tumor Registrar.
Expected salary:
Location: Perth Amboy, NJ
Apply Now