Tumor Abstractor - Certified - Radiation Oncology - Full Time - Days

About the role

Nebraska Methodist Health System focuses on providing exceptional care to the communities they serve and the people they employ. This commitment is encapsulated in their culture, known as The Meaning of Care, which emphasizes making each delivery special, conveying difficult diagnoses with compassion, exceeding patient needs, and celebrating personal health victories.

Responsibilities

• Completes an abstract for each cancer diagnosis according to procedure guidelines to meet Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and state regulations.
• Prepares abstracts on newly diagnosed cancer patients according to procedure guidelines.
• Follows up to obtain missing information for patient abstracts.
• Enters accurate information into the Tumor Registry database.
• Collates and enters information on patients diagnosed with cancer.
• Assigns appropriate coding to each patient abstract using ICD-O principles.
• Maintains compliance with 90% of cases being abstracted within 3 months of initial contact.
• Ensures accuracy in reporting information for survivorship cases.
• Participates in Tumor Board conferences and case finding activities.
• Accurately records treatment information discussed at conferences.
• Assists with case finding activities.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or a health care related field, or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 1-3 years tumor registry related experience or 1-3 years experience within a health-related field required.
• Oncology Data Specialist - Certified (ODS.C) required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret medical records and understand medical terminology.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Tumor Registry, cancer diagnoses, and American College of Surgeons (ACoS) regulations.
• Ability to process and manage confidential information with discretion and according to HIPAA protocols.

Physical Requirements

• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force.
• Frequent reaching, grasping, keyboarding/typing, sitting, standing, walking, stooping/bending, twisting, crouching, climbing, carrying, pulling/pushing.

About the company

Nebraska Methodist Health System comprises four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. Founded in 1891, the system prioritizes financial assistance, health education, outreach to diverse communities, and community benefit activities.

The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, serving as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.