Clinical Data Abstractor - Dallas, United States - Methodist Health System

Description

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.

• 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

• 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 Oncolog tumor registry system is preferable

• 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

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.

• 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
• Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs