| Location | Paterson, NJ |
Responsible for abstracting cancer cases from Inpatient and Outpatient medical records within six months of initial diagnoses. Codes and stages according to appropriate classification systems. Submits data to the NJ State Cancer Registry in a timely manner per regulations. Assists with reporting cases to the Rapid Cancer Reporting System (RCRS). Cooperates and assists during periodic audits, surveys, and accreditation reviews. Records follow up patients with subsequent hospital admissions, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy treatments. Maintain 90% follow up rate per ACoS-CoC standards.
Work requires a High School diploma or equivalent (Associate's degree preferred), and two to three years of work related experience. Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) Certification required. Must possess strong customer service, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of medical terminology highly desirable.
St. Joseph's Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization's outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation's "100 Best Places to Work in Health Care".