Cancer Registrar II
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston
Job Description
Job ID: 22622Date Posted: 06/12/2012
Location: 27 Dry Dock Ave, South Boston
Job Family: Health Information Sys
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Job Summary:
Located in Boston, Dana Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrows physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals
This position is responsible for identifying and registering patients with cancer. Reviewing and analyzing hospital records and other medical reports for relevant cancer data; determining and classifying demographics, primary site, histology, stage and treatment on all cancer sites; and performing annual patient follow-up. Data collection will meet the standards of the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons, the Massachusetts State Cancer Registry, the DF/PCC Cancer Registry, Disease Centers, clinicians, researchers, and administrators.
Job Qualifications:
High School Diploma plus some college courses; Bachelors Degree preferred. Certified Tumor Registrar experience required. Formal course work or knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology. Minimum 2 years abstracting experience and able to abstract complex cancer sites. Require experience working with computers for data entry, report preparation, and internet use. Prefer experience with IMPAC Metriq software.
Schedule:
Full Time 40 hrs. Mon-Fri. This position is located at 27 Drydock, South Boston
Employment Type
Full-Time
