Medical Registrar / Administrative

uirements. This role will maintain accurate cancer registry data, ensuring all cancer cases are documented and reported in compliance with national standards. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Under general supervision the Tumor Registrar will; Review medical records to identify and abstract cancer cases and related information.Collect detailed data on patient demographics, tumor characteristics, staging, treatment, and outcomes.Maintain an accurate, up-to-date cancer registry, ensuring comprehensive and timely data entryPerform data validation and quality checks to ensure completeness and consistency of the cancer registry.Monitor data trends and resolve discrepancies in the dataset through communication with medical staff or external organizations.Ensure that all data complies with industry standards and regulations, such as the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) and the Commission on Cancer (CoC) guidelinesPrepare and submit cancer registry reports to state, national, and regulatory agencies as required (e.g., SEER, National Cancer Database).Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations when handling patient information.Assist in preparing data for quality assurance, audits, and accreditation reviews.Work closely with physicians, clinical staff, and healthcare providers to gather accurate and complete cancer data.Serve as a resource for oncology teams by providing data for case reviews, performance improvement initiatives, and clinical research.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve data collection processes and accuracy.Participate in the analysis of cancer data to identify trends, survival rates, and outcomes for internal reporting or external research studies.Coordinates weekly tumor boards for the interdisciplinary team, this includes preparing detailed case summaries for each case presented.Support research initiatives by providing tumor registry data for studies and clinical trials.Assist in tracking patient outcomes and treatment patterns to guide cancer care planning.Stay current with changes in tumor registry standards, coding systems (e.g., ICD-10, AJCC staging), and cancer care practices.Participate in professional development and certification programs to maintain and enhance expertise in tumor registry operations.Adheres to all Core Values: Compassion, Pursue Excellence, Cooperation and Collaboration, Upholds Honesty, and Supports Innovation.Adheres to all Absolutes: Privacy and Confidentiality, Professional Appearance, and Responsibility and Commitment. Other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications5 years experience in Cancer Registry3 years experience reporting to national cancer databases or registries Experience with cancer registry software (e.g., SEER, CoC tools, and other data management systems)Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management, Medical Records or other related fieldCertified Oncology Data SpecialistPreferred Qualifications 3 years experience in medical coding, healthcare data, and/or oncology terminologyBachelors Degree in Health Information Management, Medical Records or other related fieldKnowledge, Skills, Abilities:Familiarity with research and quality improvement initiatives within oncology settingsIndependent, self-directed and highly motivatedAttention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with healthcare professionals and teams. Comprehensive Benefits OfferedCompetitive and affordable benefits packageShift DifferentialsContinuing Education assistanceTuition reimbursementStudent Loan relief through FiduciusQuick commute access from I-84, Route 9 and surrounding areasAbout Middlesex HealthThe Smarter Choice for your Career!Come join one of Connecticut’s Top Workplaces, and a Magnet designated organization! At Middlesex Health, we have a unique combination of award-winning talent, world-class technology, and patient-first care that's making health care better. Through our affiliation with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Middlesex Health has access to the most advanced medical knowledge and research available.

Skills:
Cancer, Clinical Data Collection, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Sets, Epidemiology, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Information Management, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, ICD-10, Industry Standards, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Medical Coding, Medical Records, Medical Research, Oncology, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Performance Management, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Registrar, Regulations, Surveillance, Team Player, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Tumor Registry, Validation Testing

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