ABSTRACTOR III / II / I / Associate

ABSTRACTOR III / II / I / Associate Featured Job

Location Tampa, FL

Facility Remote

Department Cancer Registry

Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Day Shift - Monday-Friday 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet designation in recognition of its nursing excellence.Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission : to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL is recruiting for a Cancer Registry Abstractor.For Florida residents and other select states, this full-time remote position offers a flexible work arrangement after successful completion of the 90-day introductory period. Position tiersmay vary according to experience.

The Cancer Registry department at Moffitt Cancer Center is dedicated to the provision of timely, complete data of the highest standards of quality. Abstractorsare responsible forreviewing all available information and capturing a high-quality comprehensive data set in compliance with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACS / CoC), the Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS), and the business needs of the department.Responsible for abstracting demographic information, medical history, diagnostic findings, cancer management information, first course of treatment, and survival information from patients' medical records and other sources accurately into the Cancer Registry database.

A successful candidate willpossess :

AnOncology Data Specialist (ODS ) credential for all tiers

A commitment to professionalism, high standards of quality, effective communication skills, and flexibility.

Thorough knowledge ofstate (FCDS) and national Cancer Registry data collection reporting requirements.

Accurate interpretation of the medical record including, but not limited to, operative, pathology, radiology,lab,and autopsy reports.

Familiaritywith abstracting processes,principles,and data standards.

Familiaritywith characteristics ofdiverse typesof cancers, including typical disease progression, and relativeprognoses, and national standards of care.

Knowledge ofmedical oncology terminology;proficiencywith cancer registry databases, word processing software, and Windows-based operatingsystems; goodjudgment in prioritizing work to meet department goals,standards,and deadlines.

Experienceusingdatabase technology and EMR (Electronic Medical Record) system(s).

Education and experience requirementsper tier :

Abstractor Associate :

HS (High School) Diploma with Course work in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology or equivalent experience in an allied health fieldrequired.

Abstractor I :

Associate’sdegree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Computer Science, or other related field PLUS1 year ofhospital-basedcancer registryexperience. HS (High School)Diploma PLUS 3 years ofhospital-basedcancer registry experiencemay be consideredin lieu of AA / AS Degree.

Abstractor II :

Associate’sdegree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Computer Science, or other related field PLUS3yearsofhospital-basedcancer registry experience. HS (High School)Diploma PLUS5years ofhospital-basedcancer registry experiencemay be consideredin lieu of AA / ASDegree.

Abstractor III :

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Computer Science, or other related field PLUS6years ofhospital-basedcancer registry experience. AA / AS Degree PLUS 8 years ORHS (High School) Diplomawith 10additionalyearsof hospital-basedcancer registry experience in a CoC-approved program may be considered.

Experience in a NCI Designated Cancerresearch facility and / or CoC-accredited program is a big PLUS.

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

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