Under the direct supervision of the DF/BCC Associate Director, this position is primarily responsible for identifying, registering, and abstracting patients with cancer. This includes 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 as needed. Data collection will meet the standards of the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons, the Massachusetts State Cancer Registry, the New Hampshire State Cancer Registry, the DF/BCC Cancer Registry, Disease Centers, clinicians, researchers and administrators.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
 

• Intermediate to advanced abstractor - abstracts complex cases
• Abstracts all cancer sites
• Complicated follow-up/recurrences/subsequent treatment
• CoC Cancer Registry related standards as necessary
• Ad hoc projects as necessary
• Case finding as necessary (May collect additional data elements for disease center database)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to analyze multiple medical documents (including hospital records and computerized reports) to classify and code cancer data. Must be able to apply skilled judgment to know when information is missing and how to look for information in another source and how to resolve conflicting information. Must have good attention to detail
• Ability to work with various computer systems including Windows applications and networked systems for data collection and report production
• Prefer experience with Elekta Metriq software and EPIC
• Knowledge of International Diseases for Oncology (ICD-O); American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) Staging; Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER); and the Standards for Oncology Registry Entry (STORE) of the CoC is also preferred
• Ability to work well with physicians, clinicians, researchers, administrative staff, and other cancer registrars to collect and report cancer data in the most efficient manner
• Ability to tactfully work with others to correct errors
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

The position requires a high school diploma, with a bachelor’s degree optional. Candidates must have knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy/physiology, with college courses in these areas or equivalent experience preferred. Certification as an Oncology Data Specialist (formerly CTR) is required, along with data entry/computer skills. A minimum of two years of experience in abstracting complex cancer sites is also preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

PATIENT CONTACT: None

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.  

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$73,100.00 - $80,700.00