ABSTRACTOR ASSO/I/II/III

About the role

Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking a Cancer Registry Abstractor to join our dedicated team. This position is remote and eligible in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, LA, MS, MO, MT, NC, OH, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WY.

Responsibilities

• Rapid data abstraction in the Cancer Registry in compliance with the American College of Surgeon's, Commission on Cancer accreditation program and the mandated reporting requirements of the Florida State Cancer Registry (FCDS).
• Data retrieval, data comprehension, and data integration in the full spectrum of all disease sites of cancer (Diagnosis; Clinical and Pathological Staging; SEER Summary Staging and First Course Treatment Coding and classification).
• Technical qualifications including knowledge of the disease process, diagnostic methods and procedures, composition of the health record, data interpretation, and statistical and analytical skills.
• Skilled in the use of standardized coding and classification sets such as ICD-O, SEER Multiple Primary and Histology rule set, AJCC TNM direct staging, FORDS, and FCDS.

Requirements

• Technical qualifications including knowledge of the disease process, diagnostic methods and procedures, composition of the health record, data interpretation, and statistical and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of medical oncology terminology; proficiency with cancer registry databases, word processing software, and Windows-based operating systems; good judgment in prioritizing work to meet department goals, standards, and deadlines.
• Experience using database technology and EMR (Electronic Medical Record) system(s).

Qualifications

• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification required for all tiers.
• A commitment to professionalism, high standards of quality, effective communication skills, and flexibility.
• Thorough knowledge of state (FCDS) and national Cancer Registry data collection reporting requirements.
• Accurate interpretation of the medical record including, but not limited to, operative, pathology, radiology, lab, and autopsy reports.
• Familiarity with abstracting processes, principles, and data standards.
• Familiarity with characteristics of diverse types of cancers, including typical disease progression, and relative prognoses, and national standards of care.
• Education and experience requirements per tier:
• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS): ODS certification required.
• Abstractor Associate: HS Diploma with course work in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology or equivalent experience in an allied health field required.
• Abstractor I: Associate’s degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Computer Science, or other related field PLUS 1 year of hospital-based cancer registry experience.
• Abstractor II: Associate’s degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Computer Science, or other related field PLUS 3 years of hospital-based cancer registry experience.
• Abstractor III: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Computer Science, or other related field PLUS 6 years of hospital-based cancer registry experience. AA/AS Degree PLUS 8 years OR HS Diploma with 10 additional years of hospital-based cancer registry experience in a CoC-approved program may be considered.

Benefits

• Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
• We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

Pay

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.