Patient Abstractor

PCA Professional Corporation of Arizona; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope seeks a New Patient Abstractor to summarize new patient charts and serve as a key contact for moderately complex cases. You will work within defined methods to help achieve department goals and ensure abstracts are completed before the initial appointment.

The role requires a high school diploma and 2-3 years in a medical setting, with oncology experience highly preferred. City of Hope emphasizes equal opportunity employment and collaboration with Intake leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma.
• 2-3 years of experience in the medical field, preferably oncology.
• Equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Abstract and summarize new patient charts.
• Serve as a point of contact for moderately complex charts.
• Work within predefined methods to impact department goals.
• Ensure accurate completion prior to the initial appointment.
• Be a resource with in-depth knowledge on patient charts.
• Partner with Intake leadership to understand department and operating objectives.

Skills

Oncology experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Patient Abstractor

About City of Hope, City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate

***Hours: must be available/flexible between 7:30AM-4:30PM MST (AZ time). Oncology experience highly preferred!***

The New Patient Abstractor abstracts and summarizes new patient charts, serves as a point of contact for moderately complex charts, and working within pre-defined methods, tactics and procedures to impact department goals. The overall standard is accurate completion of new patient abstracts prior to the initial appointment and serving as a resource with in-depth and broad knowledge on patient charts. The New Patient Abstractor is expected to partner with Intake leadership to understand the department and corporate strategy and operating objectives.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education: High School Diploma

Minimum Experience: minimum 2-3 years of experience in the medical field, preferably oncology.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

Please be aware that scammers may attempt to impersonate our organization through fake job postings, emails or interviews. City of Hope will never request payment or fees at any stage of the hiring process. We will not request sensitive personal or financial information prior to the acceptance of a formal offer. All communications will come from official @coh.org email addresses. Interviews are conducted only through approved, professional channels. Be cautious of unsolicited communications, urgent requests or opportunities that seem inconsistent with standard hiring practices. If you receive any suspicious communication, please report it to [e-mail].

Each of us at City of Hope believes in and is dedicated to turning hope into reality. Every researcher, nurse, doctor, administrative professional or IT specialist brings his or her unique creativity and talent to the fight against cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. Whether your interest is in the clinical, business, science or support service area, at City of Hope you will collaborate with the best and brightest colleagues, be challenged by engaging tasks and impact the lives of many people.