University of Utah
Job Summary
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) This position is responsible for coding, staging, and abstracting all cases of cancer and certain benign tumors initially seen, diagnosed, and/or treated within the organization. This position is not responsible for providing care to patients. Responsibilities
Abstracts and reviews cases of malignancies and certain benign tumors diagnosed and/or treated within the organization. Codes, stages, and enters into the computer each case added to the tumor registry utilizing ICD-O, ICD-9/10, AJCC TNM, Collaborative Staging/Coding, FORDS, and SEER guidelines. Complies with state and federal mandates that require the organization to report all diagnosed and/or treated malignancies and certain benign tumors. Participates in the quality management of the registry data and activities. Contacts patients, providers, and state registries per the database to gather follow-up information and verify or correct patient information. Compiles data and generates reports for special studies. Assists with the management of clinical documentation requirements related to regulatory rules and regulations. Problem Solving
Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above. Demonstrated organizational skills. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of ICD-O and ICD-9CM Vol l,ll,lll, ICD-10 CM/PCS, DMS Coding. Demonstrated knowledge of staging according to the American Joint Commission on Cancer staging system (TNM) and Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Results Summary Stage and Collaborative Staging. Ability to prioritize and coordinate work processes. Ability to assist in conflict management of teams. Minimum Qualifications
Current certification as Oncology Data Specialist – Certified (ODS-C) with the National Cancer Registrars Association. Associate’s degree in a Health Information Management or National Cancer Registrar Association (NCRA) related field, or equivalency. Two years of related experience. Preferred
RHIT or RHIA Certification. Certification in NCRA related area. Required Documents
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The University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.
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Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) This position is responsible for coding, staging, and abstracting all cases of cancer and certain benign tumors initially seen, diagnosed, and/or treated within the organization. This position is not responsible for providing care to patients. Responsibilities
Abstracts and reviews cases of malignancies and certain benign tumors diagnosed and/or treated within the organization. Codes, stages, and enters into the computer each case added to the tumor registry utilizing ICD-O, ICD-9/10, AJCC TNM, Collaborative Staging/Coding, FORDS, and SEER guidelines. Complies with state and federal mandates that require the organization to report all diagnosed and/or treated malignancies and certain benign tumors. Participates in the quality management of the registry data and activities. Contacts patients, providers, and state registries per the database to gather follow-up information and verify or correct patient information. Compiles data and generates reports for special studies. Assists with the management of clinical documentation requirements related to regulatory rules and regulations. Problem Solving
Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above. Demonstrated organizational skills. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of ICD-O and ICD-9CM Vol l,ll,lll, ICD-10 CM/PCS, DMS Coding. Demonstrated knowledge of staging according to the American Joint Commission on Cancer staging system (TNM) and Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Results Summary Stage and Collaborative Staging. Ability to prioritize and coordinate work processes. Ability to assist in conflict management of teams. Minimum Qualifications
Current certification as Oncology Data Specialist – Certified (ODS-C) with the National Cancer Registrars Association. Associate’s degree in a Health Information Management or National Cancer Registrar Association (NCRA) related field, or equivalency. Two years of related experience. Preferred
RHIT or RHIA Certification. Certification in NCRA related area. Required Documents
Resume Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.
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