Job Description

Responsibilities

• Understands and is knowledgeable of all the requirements of abstracting cancer registry cases including assigning ICD-0 cancer codes;
• reportable and non-reportable cancer cases as required by the Florida Cancer Data System and the National Cancer Database;

data required for each reportable malignant and benign site; terminology specific to abstracting process; and state and federal cancer data reporting guidelines.

Assist with casefinding processes, follow up of all applicable cases in accordance with CoC requirements, maintenance of data quality assurance, and assist with all other cancer program activities, as needed.

Demonstrates strong Service Excellence standards as required by employment.

About Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH) :

Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida, has served the citizens of Manatee, Sarasota and surrounding counties for years.

Part of the Manatee Healthcare System, the hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. The -bed hospital with over physicians, residents and allied health professionals, offers advanced healthcare services in a caring and compassionate environment.

Services include cardiac care and cardiovascular medicine, emergency care for all ages, surgery services including robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System, a weight loss program, orthopedic services, outpatient and inpatient radiology and rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep, oncology, wound care and women’s and children’s services.

Manatee Memorial Hospital offers a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for babies with special needs and has the only Pediatric Center in Manatee County.

MMH offers comprehensive benefits such as :

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off

K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

Qualifications

High school graduate or GED; Associate’s degree preferred; CTR, CTR eligible.

Experience with Microsoft Office preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently.

Two years cancer registry abstracting experience, with working knowledge of cancer registry abstracting systems and electronic medical records.

Experience with ERS / CRStar and Cerner PowerChart preferred, but not required.

Knowledge of ICD-O manual, STORE manual, SEER Heme / Lymph Database, SEER Solid Tumor Rules, current AJCC Staging, Summary Stage, Extent of Disease, and SSDI’s, NCCN Guidelines and all other necessary manuals / rules necessary to accurately abstract cancer cases.

Knowledge of clearing edits prior to completing abstracts for submission. Knowledge of casefinding and follow up activities.

Last updated : 2024-02-26