Clinical Data Abstractor

Clinical Data AbstractorWe are looking for a high-performing Clinical Data Abstractor to be responsible for abstracting, analyzing, investigating, reporting, and following up on data for the tumor registry at Methodist Dallas Medical Center.Job Responsibilities:Case Finding: Completes daily analysis of medical records for oncology patients and determines eligibility for case reporting. Maintains automated suspense listing of cases to be coded and abstracted.Abstracting: The individual applies abstracting and coding knowledge and communicates effectively with medical staff to determine the accurate assignment of codes for diagnosis, severity of illness, procedure and treatment, and outcome measures.Treatment Collection/Follow-up: Obtain recurrence, subsequent treatment, and outcome information from internal and external sources at least annually for each oncology patient in the registry and update the record in the database.Participation in professional organizations and continuing education activitiesOther duties as assignedJob Requirements:ODS certification is requiredA high school diploma requiredTwo (2) years experience in clinical data abstraction and coding; or 3-5 years experience as a healthcare professionalKnowledge of ICD-O coding, anatomy, physiology, SEER, AJCC, Collaborative Staging, medical terminology, Working knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and Cancer Registry SoftwarePrior experience in the use of EPIC electronic medical record system is preferablePrior experience in the use of Oncology tumor registry system is preferableOther:Must have excellent verbal and written skills, organizational skills, and be detail-oriented.Must be able to work independently and as a team.Must have proactive and clear communication skills with team members and leadershipMust have the ability to build relationships that promote a collaborative environmentMust be accountable for personal performance and professional growthMust have the ability to initiate improvement activities that foster good peer, patient, and physician experiencesMust be proactively engaged and eager to be a part of a winning teamMethodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas' best places to work. And it keeps getting better.

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