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Cancer Registry Information Specialist II (Trenton)

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jan 26, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Cancer Registry Information Specialist II (Trenton)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Administrative Services
Department	CINJ - Cancer Registry Operati
Overview	RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES: VISION: Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves. MISSION: Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities. CORE VALUES: Curiosity and Discovery: encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge Integrity: earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection Collaboration: approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge Respect and Caring: consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions Perseverance: maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Cancer Registry Information Specialist II within the Office of the Director/Cancer Epidemiology Services/New Jersey State Cancer Registry at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. The primary purpose of the Cancer Registry Information Specialist II, under the direction of the supervisor, is to audit hospitals and other health care facilities and collect data for cancer case reports. Additionally, the Cancer Registry Information Specialist II conducts cancer data collection, quality control and medical data correction activities for the New Jersey State Cancer Registry in accordance with overall Cancer Registry Program goals; does related duties as required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Reviews and resolves complex medical information problems submitted by health care facilities. Performs quality control activities associated with collection, preparation, and editing of cancer data. Performs tasks associated with medical data corrections related to demographic and medical information such as assignment of primary site and histology, staging extent of tumor invasion, and proper correction of diagnostic and cancer treatment information. Provides training to health care facilities staff in abstracting, coding, case finding, staging of tumors and use of cancer registry software. Conducts investigations and makes recommendations to health care facilities staff to correct deficiencies found in cancer reporting as a result of quality control activities. Ensures the compilation and timely submission of statistical cancer data by health care facilities on cancer incidence, treatment, and follow-up information. Ensures that cancer data is submitted in a format compatible with NJSCR and NAACCR. Prepares reports and correspondence of a technical nature as required. Obtains detailed health history, medical, diagnostic, treatment, and follow-up information on each cancer case through inquiries into medical records and/or interviews with patients and physicians. Completes questionnaires with accurate data on these items. Works closely with health care facility personnel serving as technical expert to rectify consistent problems and errors noted in medical and demographic information, such as surgical intervention, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Abstracts and codes medical data for case reports; prepares reports for data entry staff. Contacts patients and their physicians to request participation in studies. Participates in all aspects of central registry operations in compliance with the National Cancer Institute, SEER, Centers for Disease Control, and the National Program of Cancer Registries.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	23S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	65272.000
Mid Range Salary	78208.000
Maximum Salary	92772.000
Offer Information	The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits	Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description	HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's Degree plus two (2) years of experience as a tumor registrar in a central cancer registry, hospital, or other health care facility which shall have included responsibility for abstracting cancer cases, quality control, and conducting public health surveys or patient care studies and evaluations. Appointees must possess a valid Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification issued by the National Cancer Registrar's Association. Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Certifications/Licenses	Appointees must possess a valid Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification issued by the National Cancer Registrar's Association.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Effective oral and written communication skills. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Seer DMS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. This multi-site position requires working in Trenton and New Brunswick, NJ and traveling to various locations throughout the state. Possesses own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions	This multi-site position requires working in Trenton and New Brunswick, NJ and traveling to various locations throughout the state. Possesses own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.

Posting Details

Posting Number	26ST0137
Posting Open Date	01/26/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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