Job Summary: Location: Methodist Fremont Health Address: 450 E 23rd St. - Fremont, NE Work Schedule: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Prepares abstract according to procedure guidelines to meet Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and state regulations and collects and enters information on patient diagnosed with cancer. Responsibilities Assures that an abstract is completed for each cancer diagnosis. Prepares abstract on each newly diagnosed cancer patient according to procedure guidelines to meet ACOs and state regulations. Performs follow up abstracting to obtain missing information. Reports information for Survivorship. Enters accurate information into the Tumor Registry database. Collects and enters information on patients diagnosed with cancer. Assigns appropriate coding to each patient abstract using ICD O coding principles accurately. Accurate application of Standards for Oncology Registry (STORES) information using STORES manual. Meets abstracting standards: 90% of cases abstracted within 3 months of first contact; average 1.6 hours per abstract with audit from state; 98% compliance with errors. Involvement with Tumor Board conferences and case finding activities: accurately records treatment information and assists with case finding. Job Requirements Education Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or a healthcare related field, or equivalent years of experience. Equivalent credit hours in higher education including college level courses in Anatomy/Physiology and Medical Terminology considered. Experience Minimum of 1 3 years tumor registry related experience or health related field experience. License/Certifications Oncology Data Specialist - Certified (ODS.C) required. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Ability to read/interpret medical records and understand medical terminology. Detail oriented with strong organizational, verbal, interpersonal and computer skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Knowledge of Tumor Registry, cancer diagnoses, and American College of Surgeons (ACoS) regulations. Ability to process and manage confidential information with discretion and according to HIPAA protocols. Physical Requirements Weight Demands Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force. Physical Activity Not necessary for the position (0%): Climbing Crawling Kneeling Occasionally performed (1%-33%): Balancing Carrying Crouching Distinguish colors Lifting Pulling/Pushing Standing Stooping/bending Twisting Walking Frequently performed (34%-66%): Reaching Speaking/talking Constantly performed (67%-100%): Grasping Hearing Keyboarding/typing Repetitive Motions Seeing/visual Sitting Job Hazards Not Related: Biological agents (primary airborne & blood borne viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF) Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment) Equipment/Machinery/Tools Explosives (pressurized gas) Electrical Shock/Static Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X Ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc) Radiation Non Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) Mechanical moving parts/vibrations Rare (1%-33%): Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex) Equal Opportunity Statement Nebraska Methodist Health System is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr