Clinical Data Abstractor

Clinical Data Abstractor

We 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 activities
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• ODS certification is required
• A high school diploma required
• Two (2) years experience in clinical data abstraction and coding; or 3-5 years experience as a healthcare professional
• Knowledge of ICD-O coding, anatomy, physiology, SEER, AJCC, Collaborative Staging, medical terminology, Working knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and Cancer Registry Software
• Prior experience in the use of EPIC electronic medical record system is preferable
• Prior experience in the use of Oncology tumor registry system is preferable

Other:

• 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 leadership
• Must have the ability to build relationships that promote a collaborative environment
• Must be accountable for personal performance and professional growth
• Must have the ability to initiate improvement activities that foster good peer, patient, and physician experiences
• Must be proactively engaged and eager to be a part of a winning team

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas' best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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