Oncology Data Abstractor - Cancer Care

ECU Health; Greenville (NC); Remote; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Benefits

Remote: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Flexible hours

Job summary

ECU Health Oncology Department seeks an Oncology Data Abstractor to support its cancer registry program. You will review medical records, abstract and code cancer-related data, and maintain accurate patient records in line with state reporting requirements and national standards.

Working with CoC standards, you will conduct research to determine staging and treatment information, perform lifelong follow-up, and ensure completeness of registry data used for patient care, quality improvement, and

Qualifications

• Associates or higher in a health-related field or completion of an NCRA cancer registry program is required.
• 1-3 years of experience in casefinding, abstracting, completing treatment updates, and follow up.
• Electronic Medical Record usage experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records, abstract and code cancer-related data, and maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Case finding

Abstracting

Follow-up care

Education

Associates or higher in health-related field or NCRA cancer registry program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Position Summary

The Oncology Data Abstractor plays a critical role in supporting the quality and integrity of ECU Healths cancer registry program. This position is responsible for reviewing medical records, abstracting and coding cancer-related data, and maintaining accurate patient records in compliance with state reporting requirements and national registry standards. Working in accordance with American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards, you will conduct detailed research and analysis to accurately determine staging and treatment information, perform lifelong follow-up activities, and ensure the completeness and accuracy of cancer registry data used for patient care, quality improvement, and regulatory reporting.

Minimum Requirements

• Associates or higher in a health-related field or completion of an NCRA cancer registry program is required
• 1 - 3 years of experience required in casefinding, abstracting, completing treatment updates, and follow up
• Electronic Medical record usage experience is required

Preferred:

• CTR (Certified Tumor Registrar)

Pay Range

• $24.69 - $35.99 (hourly)

Other Information

• 40 hours per week
• Remote: Monday - Friday (8 am - 5 pm)
• Flexible working hours
• Great Benefits
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• #LI-Remote

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.