Cancer Registrar - Per Diem

Overview

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

A member of Catholic Health, Good Samaritan University Hospital, is a non-profit 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

Job Details

Position Summary

The Per Diem Cancer Registrar is responsible for identifying, abstracting, coding, maintaining, and validating cancer registry data in accordance with applicable New York State reporting requirements and American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards. This position supports the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of cancer registry data through case identification, clinical data abstraction, quality review, and patient follow-up.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Identifies all reportable cancer cases using established case-finding methodologies and available data sources, including pathology reports, Radiation Oncology reports, monthly discharge reports, and the ERS database monthly merge program.

Ensures timely and complete identification of eligible cases in accordance with applicable reporting requirements and registry standards.

Reviews patient medical records and extracts required demographic, diagnostic, staging, treatment, and follow-up information.

Obtains additional treatment information from oncology offices and other healthcare providers through telephone calls, fax, or in-person visits, as needed.

Codes, edits, and enters required cancer data into the registry database accurately and in accordance with established standards and guidelines.

Ensures registry records are maintained in a complete, accurate, and timely manner.

Data Quality Assurance

Reviews cancer registry abstracts for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable reporting standards.

Identifies and resolves discrepancies or missing information prior to submission to the New York State Cancer Registry and the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, as applicable.

Supports ongoing data quality initiatives and compliance with registry reporting requirements.

Patient Follow-Up

Conducts ongoing patient follow-up using appropriate information sources and established registry procedures.

Updates registry records with current follow-up information, including disease status and other required data elements, as available.

Maintains accurate and complete follow-up documentation in accordance with applicable standards and reporting requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Oncology Data Specialist–Certified (ODS-C) credential required.
• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of five years of experience working in a cancer registry accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC).
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, cancer diagnoses, surgical procedures, antineoplastic agents, radiation therapy, and cancer treatment modalities.
• Knowledge of cancer registry coding, data abstraction, reporting requirements, and applicable registry standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with medical staff and colleagues.
• Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with established reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Position Summary
• The Per Diem Cancer Registrar is responsible for identifying, abstracting, coding, maintaining, and validating cancer registry data in accordance with applicable New York State reporting requirements and American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards. This position supports the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of cancer registry data through case identification, clinical data abstraction, quality review, and patient follow-up.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Identifies all reportable cancer cases using established case-finding methodologies and available data sources, including pathology reports, Radiation Oncology reports, monthly discharge reports, and the ERS database monthly merge program.
• Ensures timely and complete identification of eligible cases in accordance with applicable reporting requirements and registry standards.
• Reviews patient medical records and extracts required demographic, diagnostic, staging, treatment, and follow-up information.
• Obtains additional treatment information from oncology offices and other healthcare providers through telephone calls, fax, or in-person visits, as needed.
• Codes, edits, and enters required cancer data into the registry database accurately and in accordance with established standards and guidelines.
• Ensures registry records are maintained in a complete, accurate, and timely manner.
• Data Quality Assurance
• Reviews cancer registry abstracts for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable reporting standards.
• Identifies and resolves discrepancies or missing information prior to submission to the New York State Cancer Registry and the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, as applicable.
• Supports ongoing data quality initiatives and compliance with registry reporting requirements.
• Patient Follow-Up
• Conducts ongoing patient follow-up using appropriate information sources and established registry procedures.
• Updates registry records with current follow-up information, including disease status and other required data elements, as available.
• Maintains accurate and complete follow-up documentation in accordance with applicable standards and reporting requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Oncology Data Specialist–Certified (ODS-C) credential required.
• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of five years of experience working in a cancer registry accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC).
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, cancer diagnoses, surgical procedures, antineoplastic agents, radiation therapy, and cancer treatment modalities.
• Knowledge of cancer registry coding, data abstraction, reporting requirements, and applicable registry standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with medical staff and colleagues.
• Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with established reporting standards.

Qualifications

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, differential pay 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.