Tumor Registry Abstractor

Description

Are you interested in making a difference in patient care? Learn about our unique culture of respect, growth, innovation, the best patient care, and how we give back to the community.

At United Urology Group , our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care.

• We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff!
• We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies.
• We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends!
• UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more!
  
  

United Urology Group is regarded as the leading urology network in the country. Our Affiliates include Chesapeake Urology, Arizona Urology—Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona Urology—Tucson, Colorado Urology, and Tennessee Urology.

Position Summary

The Tumor Registry Abstractor is responsible for assessing, extracting, and reviewing data from the electronic medical record and inputting required information into state registry databases. This role is well-suited for individuals with experience working within an electronic medical record or clinical setting. These positions could be clinical coding, scheduling, or technologist in nature. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and a results-driven mindset. This position does not require a specific license or certification; however, prior experience in tumor abstraction, chart review, or registry data collection is highly preferred. Candidates must be analytical, self-sufficient, and capable of maintaining accuracy while managing large volumes of clinical data.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Review and abstract patient data from electronic health records (EHR) and medical charts into state registries accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with registry guidelines, regulatory requirements (specifically NAACR standards), and data integrity standards.
• Review identified cases for reporting applicability. Maintain detailed and accurate notes of this determination in a spreadsheet. Maintain confidentiality and security of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Participate in quality assurance processes, ensuring all data meets accuracy and reporting requirements.
• Stay up to date on registry guidelines, abstraction methodologies, and best practices.
• Assist in training and process improvement initiatives to enhance abstraction accuracy and efficiency.
• Become a subject matter expert in abstracting all tumor types (prostate, bladder, urinary, kidney, etc) and treatment types (radiation, surgical, active surveillance, therapeutic).
  
  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Required

• Experience working with Electronic Health Records, Veradigm (AllScripts) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately extract and enter data.
• Proficiency in analyzing and reviewing electronic health records (EHR) and medical documentation.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities.
  
  

Preferred

• Prior experience in chart review, data abstraction, or clinical registries.
• Clinical Tumor Registrar (CTR) or Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification
• Familiarity with oncology, urology, or specialty registries is a plus.
• Understanding of medical terminology, ICD-10, CPT coding, and clinical documentation.
  
  

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills

• Ability to thoroughly review medical records and extract accurate data.
• Ability to execute tasks with minimal oversight and supervision
• Ability to interpret clinical documentation and apply abstraction principles effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of data quality and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with EHR systems and medical database management.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and patient data privacy requirements.
• Strong ability to interact with clinical staff and other stakeholders professionally.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments efficiently.
• Ability to move between tumor types quickly and with minimal notice
  
  

Direct Reports

• N/A.
  
  

Travel

• Must have the ability & willingness to travel to other sites as necessary within a geographic region.
  
  

Physical Requirements For The Job

• Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 20 lbs.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer: United Urology Group and its affiliate practices are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level, and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which the position is located, in accordance with applicable laws. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis until the role is filled. There is no specific application deadline.