Clinical Abstractor
- Job Title
- Clinical Abstractor
- Job ID
- 27631394
- Location
- Remote,
- Other Location
- Description
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Location: Remote
Status: Full-time Non-Exempt
Reports to: Sr. Director Clinical Data
Direct Reports: NA
Travel: 5%
We want to hear from you! Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don’t tick every box. If you are interested and passionate about our mission and being at the forefront of precision medicine, please don’t hesitate to apply!
About M2GEN / Who we are
M2GEN is an oncology-focused health informatics solutions company that leverages clinical and molecular data to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of personalized therapies. Founded in 2006 with a mission to enable a collaborative approach to fight cancer, M2GEN facilitates the Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN), an alliance of leading cancer centers that participate in the HIPAA-compliant, IRB-approved protocol, patient-consented Total Cancer Care (TCC) to gather de-identified clinical and genomic patient data for research purposes. M2GEN currently has over 300,000 total consented patients across a network of 18 cancer centers throughout the U.S.
We are a fast-growing company, merging data and science to accelerate the discovery and delivery of precision medicine. Our purpose is to connect patients to a cure so they can lead better lives. If you are passionate about making a difference and creating and delivering health informatics solutions to impact the future of cancer care and predicting and meeting patient’s needs, join the team!
Learn more at www.m2gen.com
Role / What you will be doing
As a Clinical Abstractor I, you will be responsible for rapid data abstraction, data management and data analysis in the ORIEN & M2GEN Data Systems in compliance with ORIEN & project-level guidelines consistent with the American College of Surgeon's Commission on Cancer accreditation program and other mandated reporting requirements. You will also be responsible for data retrieval, data comprehension and data integration in the full spectrum of all disease sites of cancer (Diagnosis; Clinical and Pathological Staging; SEER Summary Staging and Treatment Coding and classification). Working with M2GEN and ORIEN Member Site abstraction staff is required. Some business travel may be required.
Responsibilities (this is not an all-inclusive list; duties may evolve over time as business needs change)- Data abstraction, collecting all required diagnostic, staging, treatment and outcomes information in compliance with ORIEN & project-level guidelines.
- Review of clinical data discrepancies as part of the clinical data validation process.
- Review of clinical data received compared to information provided in the tissue manifest as part of the clinical data validation process.
- Participate in quality assurance projects to assisting in providing better quality data.
Education / Experience- Associate’s Degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Computer Science, or other related field.
- Must be a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)
- Minimum one (1) year or more experience in analyzing, coding and abstracting medical records
- One (1) year or more experience working with a computerized cancer registry database
- Experience utilizing database technology and EMR (Electronic Medical Records) system
- Minimum one (1) year or more working knowledge of medical technology
- Minimum one (1) year or more working with Microsoft Office and other PC database applications
- Minimum one (1) year or more cancer registry abstracting experience in an American College of Surgeon's Commission on Cancer NCI designated or teaching/research approved program
- Oncology specific technology
- Strong typing skills and demonstration of strong verbal, written, listening and analytical skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a quickly changing environment
- Relevant experience as outlined above in research, academic, scientific or healthcare community
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities- Knowledge of oncology drug development process from basic research to post marketing surveillance
- Knowledge of the disease process, diagnostic methods, and procedures
- Composition of the health record
- Data interpretation, and statistical and analytical skills
- Skilled in the use of the following standardized coding and classification sets: International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-O), Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEER) Multiple Primary and Histology rule set, Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEER) Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Neoplasm Coding Manual and Database, Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEER) RX - Interactive Drug Database, American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) TNM direct staging of all cancer sites, Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards (FORDS), and the ORIEN & Avatar Data Acquisition Manual
- Strong business acumen and the ability to understand and adapt to changing customer needs in highly competitive conditions
- Self-motivated and directed, consistently demonstrating initiative and drive for results
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong analytical orientation and capable of interpreting data
- Experience working in customer focused environments
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate with business and technical users at all levels, internally and externally
- Comfortable working independently as well as part of a matrixed team
- Persistent and resilient with a tenacious appetite for success
- Flexible, start-up mindset and high functioning in a fast-paced, constantly changing, deadline driven environment
- Ability to work under pressure with time sensitive deliverables, exemplifying professional and courteous behavior at all times
- Ability to navigate and communicate across the organization with different functional groups and varying personalities
- Proficient with MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
- Tech savvy and familiar with various software, tools, systems
- Interest in Oncology a plus
- Passion for science, data and learning
Our Values:- Patients First
- Be Bold
- Join the Conversation
- Create Knowledge
- Lead by Example
M2GEN is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. We strive to be representative, at all levels, of the communities and patients we serve. In compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, M2GEN’s employment practices prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information (including family medical history), age, disability, marital or parental status (including pregnancy), political affiliation, veteran status, military service, or other non-merit based factors.
