Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C)/ Tumor Registrar

Job description

Overview
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.
Job Details
We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our St Francis team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace!
The Tumor Registrar is responsible for abstracting and obtaining follow-up information from physician offices on all patients that are diagnosed and/or treatment 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
Responsibilities:
• 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.

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

Salary Range
USD $36.00 - USD $54.00 /Hr.
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.