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Cancer Registry Abstractor IV - 100% Remote
UCLA Health —Los Angeles, CA
- $41.70 - $55.03 an hour
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- Anatomy knowledge
- 5 years
- Writing skills
Clinical Data Abstractor
Citizen Health —San Francisco, CA
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- RN License
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
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HEDIS Abstractor (LA Region)
Astrana Health, Inc. —Monterey Park, CA
- $27 - $33 an hour
- Email
- Hybrid work
- LVN
- HIPAA
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HEDIS Abstractor (NorCal Region)
Astrana Health, Inc. —San Francisco, CA
- $27 - $33 an hour
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- LVN
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- Mid-level
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Cancer Registry Abstractor IV - 100% Remote
UCLA Health —Los Angeles, CA
Assign ICD-O codes, accession/sequence numbers, and ensure accurate data entry into the cancer registry database.
$41.70 - $55.03 an hour
HEDIS Abstractor (LA Region)
Astrana Health, Inc. —Monterey Park, CA
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field. Certified Professional Coder (CPC), RHIT, RHIA, LVN/LPN,…
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Cancer Registry Abstractor IV - 100% Remote

UCLA Health -
Los Angeles, CA

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$41.70 - $55.03 an hour

Qualifications

Computer operation
Anatomy knowledge
Medical software
Writing skills
Regulatory compliance
English
Pathology
Medical record abstraction
Health information regulatory compliance
Productivity software
Clinical confidentiality policies
Clinical documentation standards
Managing patient records
Medical terminology
Tumor coding
File organization
Office record organization

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Description

The Patient Record Abstractor IV is responsible for accurately abstracting and coding clinical information from cancer patient medical records in accordance with the standards of the California Cancer Registry (CCR), SEER Program, California Cancer Surveillance Program (CSP), UCLA Cancer Registry, and the Commission on Cancer.

This position supports UCLA Health’s commitment to data integrity, regulatory compliance, and cancer surveillance, contributing to improved patient outcomes, research, and public health reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Cancer Data Abstraction & Coding

Abstract and code clinical and pathological data from medical records using CCR, SEER, CSP, and Commission on Cancer guidelines
Assign ICD-O codes, accession/sequence numbers, and ensure accurate data entry into the cancer registry database

Staging & Classification

Determine and assign appropriate:
- SEER Summary Stage
- TNM staging for analytic cases
- Extent of Disease (EOD)

Medical Record Review

Review and analyze patient information in the electronic medical record (CareConnect) and paper charts as needed
Validate clinical documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy of abstracted data

Treatment & Case Completion

Abstract all required treatment information to ensure complete and timely case reporting
Ensure all reportable cases are finalized in compliance with registry standards

Quality & Productivity

Maintain a high level of accuracy (3% error rate) in accordance with CCR standards
Meet or exceed established productivity benchmarks

Salary Range: $41.7 - $55.03 hourly

Qualifications

ODS certification required
5+ years abstracting experience
Experience using CNEXT, EPIC, and MS Office software (Constant)
Experience using computer equipment (Constant)
Experience using internet to locate sites and information needed for cancer reporting (Constant)

Must meet productivity standards and State quality standards
Detailed knowledge of the American College of Surgeon standards, California Cancer Registry and SEER standards.
Detailed knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, pathology, and disease processes.
Detailed knowledge of ICD-0 coding classification scheme
Ability to abstract clinical information from patient records and code data accurately into Cancer Registry database and follow-up if additional information is needed.
Excellent organizational skills in maintaining Cancer Data files.
Skill in prioritizing and performing a variety of duties within a system that has constantly changing priorities, assignments, and deadlines.
Detailed knowledge of laws, rules and regulations affecting the confidentiality of medical information.
Skill in working independently and following through on assignments in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Skill in writing legibly and in using basic English words to complete concise documentation.
Knowledge and understanding of functions and activities of various hospital departments contacted for source information to expeditiously coordinate follow up procedures.
Ability to work independently and exercise appropriate decisions in determining follow up actions and complete assignments in a timely manner.
Ability to judge system/procedure malfunction/discrepancies and circumstances to be referred to supervisor for immediate action.
Strong oral and written communication skills for the purposes of conveying information to individuals at various organizational levels and the general public and in completing concise documentation.
Advanced MS Office skills

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