Middletown, CT11 days ago
Minimum Qualifications ~5 years experience in Cancer Registry ~3 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 field ~ Certified Oncology Data Specialist Preferred Qualifications ~3 years experience in medical coding, healthcare data, and/or oncology terminology ~ Bachelors Degree in Health Information Management, Medical Records or other related field Knowledge, Skills, Abilities : Familiarity with research and quality improvement initiatives within oncology settings Independent, self-directed and highly motivated Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. Position Highlights Department: Cancer Center Hours: 40.00 per week Shift: Shift 1 Position Summary The Tumor Registrar (Oncology Data Specialist) assures thorough, accurate and quality data collection as required by the Commission on Cancer (CoC), the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results Program (SEER) and State of Connecticut.