JOB DUTIES
Description
Abstract and code medical information from medical records of cancer patients in accordance with guidelines and definitions of the California Cancer Registry (CCR), Surveillance, Epidemiology and End-Results (SEER), California Cancer Surveillance Program (CSP) of Los Angeles County, and the UCLA Cancer Registry, and the Commission on Cancer Hourly Salary Range: $36.34 – $47.96
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications
· CTR certification required · Prefer 5+ years abstracting experience · Experience working in a Cancer Registry or taking Cancer Registry classes, and/or CTR-eligible · Excellent organizational skills in maintaining Cancer Data files and conducting annual follow up of cancer data center patients. · Excellent data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy. · Skill in prioritizing and performing a variety of duties within a system that has constantly changing assignments, priorities, and deadlines. · Detailed knowledge of laws, rules and regulations affecting the confidentiality of medical information, and the release of medical information. · Skill in working independently and following through on assignments in an environment with frequent interruptions. · Ability to develop and maintain effective, credible working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, administration and the medical staff. · Excellent communication skills in contacting patients and answering patient questions. · Demonstrated ability in working as a team and collaborating with colleagues. · Skill in writing legibly and using basic English grammar to complete concise documentation. · Skill in speaking clearly and distinctly using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and convey information to individuals at various organizational levels and to the general public. · Ability to work independently and exercise appropriate decisions in determining follow up actions and complete assignments in a timely manner. · Ability to judge system/procedure malfunctions/discrepancies and circumstances to be reported to supervisor for immediate action. · Basic knowledge of the California Cancer Registry (CCR), SEER Reporting requirements, and Commission on Cancer requirements. · Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes. · Knowledge of the ICD-0 coding classification scheme, or other diagnostic coding classification scheme such as ICD-9 or ICD-10. · Working knowledge of a medical record, and how to interpret the contents of a record. · Ability to abstract clinical and demographic information from patient records and enter accurately into Cancer Data center database. · Knowledge of CNEXT database. · Working knowledge of computers and their applicability in the management of health information. Ability to use hospital systems including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook. · Basic Working knowledge of a large university research hospital: its purpose, functions, and internal/external relationships. · Knowledge and understanding of functions and activities of hospital departments contacted for source information to expeditiously coordinate follow up procedures.
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