Cancer Registrar Abstraction SME

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

ABOUT US

At e4health, we Empower Better Health . The e4health Team is on a relentless mission to care for those teams who care for others. We bring our passion, ingenuity, and expertise to every engagement. In joining our Team, we want your help to provide our customers with powerful solutions in the pursuit of quality, integrity, clinical and financial value across healthcare. Our People make the difference. Serving more than 400 hospitals and health systems nationwide for nearly two decades, e4health provides solutions to tackle the toughest problems in healthcare with unmatched technology, mid-revenue cycle, and operational expertise. e4health solutions streamline clinical, financial, and health information data and workflows, optimize coding, quality, and clinical documentation integrity processes, and address health IT operational challenges to deliver material results for healthcare organizations across the country. Learn more about us at
JOB SUMMARY/ESSESNTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and abstract data from electronic health records (EHR) and paper records to meet core measures, regulatory, and accreditation requirements into cancer registry. This includes information on diagnoses, treatments, procedures, and outcomes
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of TJC, CMS, and other quality program guidelines and ensure abstraction criteria align with current specifications
• Adheres to specific clinical data abstraction guidelines and standards, such as those set by the American Heart Association
• Enters the abstracted data into a database, often using specialized software. This includes maintaining and updating the data as necessary 
• Participates in quality assurance processes to ensure data integrity. This involves regular audits of the data or the abstraction process
• Remains informed about developments in cardiac care and data management to ensure ongoing competency in the role

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Health Information Management, or related healthcare field preferred
• Associates degree with relevant experience considered 

Experience:

• minimum 2–4 years of experience in a hospital or healthcare setting, preferably in quality, case management, HIM, or clinical documentation  
• ODS Certification
• Quality Management or QC experience preferred
• Prior experience with core measures abstraction strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with CMS/TJC specifications, ICD-10, CPT, and medical terminology
• Certifications (preferred, not always required): RN, BSN, MSN CPHQ, or related

KEY SUCCESS ATTRIBUTES:

• Integrity, passion, and ethics are required
• Demonstrates strong collaboration skills
• Has strong analytic and problem-solving abilities and techniques
• Exhibit consistent initiative with strong drive for results and success
• Demonstrate commitment to a team environment
• Well-developed written, verbal, and presentation communication skills including deep listening and attention to detail
• Ability to self-motivate and self-direct
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Commitment and adherence to company Core Values
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret clinical documentation
• Proficiency with abstraction tools, Microsoft Excel, and hospital EHR systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech, etc.)

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• High level of integrity & ethical judgement
• Maintains a strict level of confidentiality in all aspects of work
• Communication
• Consistency and Reliability
• Meeting Standards

The items listed below pertain to Full-Time Employees only

BENEFITS: We offer an excellent salary, full benefits package including 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability insurance, and PTO policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Sitting, talking, hearing and near vision are required over 90% of the time. Feeling is required over 90% of the time and reaching is required about 50% of the time. The ability to travel to field sites may be required up to 15% of the time.

WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Over 90% of the time is spent indoors, with protection from weather conditions. Exposure to noise levels that may be distracting or uncomfortable is present in only unusual situations.

PAY RANGE

Pay range for this position is negotiable

e4health is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.At our organization, we believe in the principles of pay transparency to foster a fair and equitable workplace for all employees. In alignment with this commitment, we openly communicate salary ranges, bonus structures, and additional financial benefits associated with each position. We believe that transparency in compensation not only promotes trust and accountability but also helps mitigate wage gaps and biases. By providing clear and comprehensive information about compensation in our job descriptions, we aim to create a transparent and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and respected. Join us in building a culture of fairness and transparency as we strive for excellence together.