Cancer Registry Support Spec- FT- Day - Hackensack, United States - Hackensack Meridian Health
Description
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The Cancer Registry Support Specialist will perform various administrative and clerical tasks to support the Cancer Registry Department in meeting requirements of all Cancer Registry guidelines and standards.
The Support Specialist will be responsible for performing Case Finding, Follow-Up on Analytical Cancer patients across the Health System Cancer Registries in accordance with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer standards, and the regulatory standards of the New Jersey State Cancer Registry.
The Support Specialist will also assist the Cancer Registrars and/or Management in tracking follow-up and/or treatment information, as well as identifying potential cancer cases to be reported.
Plan, coordinate collect and maintain cancer conferences debase. Maintains confidentiality and security of patient data maintained in the Cancer Registry at all times. Maintain cancer conferences database.Responsibilities
Assist in creating and maintaining complete and accurate suspense list using cancer registry case finding procedures
Performs and maintains complete and accurate Follow-Up on Analytical Cancer Cases within Registry databases in accordance with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Standards.
Supports Cancer Registrars by assisting in tracking follow-up and/or treatment information on necessary patients and assists in identifying potential cancer cases to be reported.
Assists Cancer Registry Management team in any clerical duties that may arise.
Attends and participates in Cancer Registry meetings as planned, as well as other meetings where attendance may be requested. Record meetings minutes and maintain attendance
Completes and submits weekly status/productivity report on time.
Works with Cancer Registry Management and/or team to learn additional duties of Cancer Registry.
Performs duties in accordance with Hackensack Meridian Health System and entity values, polices, and procedures
Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization.
Qualifications
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
Minimum of 2 years' experience in healthcare setting
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Knowledge of Medical Terminology & Anatomy/Physiology preferred
Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
Ability to use Gmail and Google (Doc, Sheets, Slides)
Ability to work as part of a team
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated interpersonal/verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple cases
Ability to handle phone calls
Demonstrated organizational skills
Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
Job ID
Department JTCC Tumor Registry
Site Hackensack University Med Cntr
Job Location US-NJ-Hackensack
Position Type Full Time with Benefits
Standard Hours Per Week 40
Shift Day
Shift Hours Day
Weekend Work No Weekends Required
On Call Work No On-Call Required
Holiday Work As Needed