Cancer Registry Specialist

Summary

Join the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC), a top workplace, as a Cancer Registrar! This 20-hour bi-weekly position involves abstracting patient information from various sources, coding data into a database, and maintaining accurate records for clinical studies. You will report to the Supervisor of Cancer Registry. A high school diploma and completion of Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology courses are required, while an Associate's degree and prior experience are preferred. CTR certification is required within two years of hire. The work environment is a clean office setting, but potential exposure to communicable diseases necessitates adherence to safety protocols.

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• Completion of Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology courses required
• CTR certification or CTR eligible required
• CTR certification must be obtained within 2 years of hire or date transferred into position
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical trials is required

Responsibilities

• Abstracts specific patient information from a range of resources, including medical records, and codes information into a database according to prescribed protocol, maintaining and editing data for accuracy and completeness
• Maintains record keeping systems and procedures for clinical studies

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred
• Two (2) years of experience as a Cancer Registrar is preferred
• Knowledge of standards for Commission on Cancer (CoC) and National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) preferred

Benefits

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