Abstractor - Cancer Registry

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Works under general supervision to be responsible for abstracting patient data from patient charts to determine billable charges based on physician's treatment and diagnosis, generating charges to patients and third party carriers, and generating maximum revenue for services rendered.

The ideal applicant will have work experience a in cancer registry setting. This person will analyzes clinical data as outlined in the SEER, ACoS-CoC, and State Cancer Registry manuals for case ascertainment. Identifies all reportable cancer cases for inclusion in the Registry by reviewing disease index lists, suspensing cases via E-Path and Casefinding Interface. Identifies information necessary for follow-up to maintain follow-up according to ACoS Standards. Must be committed to quality and the achievement of excellence by maintaining a 98% accuracy rate. Attends at least one state, local, regional or national meeting annually virtually or in person and completes educational training to stay current in data reporting requirements. Must be able to multi-task between various hospital computer software and other data base programs; displays knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point. Uses attention to detail and organizational skills, and is able to work under pressure and prioritize tasks.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or equivalent

• Experience
  2 years related experience

Preferred

• Experience
  Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification may be considered in lieu of 2 years' experience.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (ART) ASSOC RECORDS ADMIN Upon Hire or
  (RRA) REGISTERED RECORDS ADMIN Upon Hire or
  (CPC) CERT PROFESSIONAL CODER Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of specific databases. Guides staff in the use of software and access/use of database(s).
• Abstracts medical records and/or reports utilizing established guidelines for specific database(s). Troubleshoots and/or corrects rejected electronic data.
• Enters data efficiently and accurately. Performs quality checks and submits appropriate data to national databases. Maintains database(s).
• Operates all module specific screens. Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot problems and ensures system is backed up. Performs data analysis.
• Queries data and prepares and/or formats special reports.
• Remains current with upgrades or new software and/or hardware issues.
• Communicates changes to supervisor and staff.
• Acts as resource to staff for these applications.
• Organizes and prioritizes data management tasks based on identified need. Provides administrative/data management support to staff and physicians.
• Completes special reports/projects in a timely manner.
• Follows established hospital/departmental policies and procedures and participates in departmental quality assessment and improvement activities.
• Identifies problems within the department and offers suggestions for resolution.Attends at least 80% of scheduled staff meetings and 100% of mandatory educational sessions.Backs up other office personnel as required.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of other office functions, i.e., answering phones, assisting patients, filing, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!