Health Records Analyst Department of Epidemiology

The Department of Epidemiology is recruiting for a Health Records Analyst position for the Iowa Cancer Registry (ICR). The candidate will be responsible for identification of reportable cases abstraction of cancer data and submission of high-quality data editing and consolidating data submitted to the ICR central office following National Cancer Institute (NCI) Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) program and ICR guidelines. Assist with the performance of epidemiological disease related research include the study of cancer by performing technical and allied duties related to the review reconciling abstracting and coding of medical information from abstracts documents reports and on-line data sources participating in quality control efforts and responding to requests for technical information.

Data Collection/Subject Recruitment:

Responsible for identifying reportable cancer cases and abstracting cancer data following National Cancer Institute (NCI) Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) program and Iowa Cancer Registry (ICR) guidelines.

Determine disease/data reportability based on diagnoses and other technical criteria and review reconcile abstract and code complex cancer-related medical information from documents medical abstracts medical records reports on-line data and follow-up data according to NCI/SEER Program and ICR guidelines needing minimal guidance in addressing unusual situations.

Determine disease/data reportability based on electronic pathology records and death certificates.

Abstract Code and Analyze Data:

Routinely analyze and manage electronic systems (SEER*Abs SEER*DMS CNeXT).

Consistently and accurately code NCI/SEER data fields according to NCI/SEER manual guidelines.

Verify principal diagnosis; verify and properly sequence other pertinent secondary diagnoses.

Assign appropriate classification codes for diagnosis; clarify diagnoses and operations in question through use of various reference materials.

Using advanced knowledge of cancer nomenclature and classification systems including ICD-O-3 review and evaluate complex abstracted data to validate coding staging treatment and site-specific factors.

Data Integrity:

Participate in the development of procedures for completing case findings.

Perform epidemiology related research on specified human health topics and case abstracts according to current data management methodology.

Record data and maintain organized files.

Participate in quality control efforts and reliability studies both at the local and national level.

Initiate appropriate action to resolve discrepancies in complex data contained in abstracts and related materials.

Participate in continuing education opportunities staff meetings and actively seek methods for professional improvement.

Data Reporting:

Complete and transmit abstracts to the ICR central office on time in accordance with established submission deadlines.

Respond in a timely manner to all follow-back requests.

Maintain software updates (SEER*Abs CNeXT and any other necessary software) as needed.

Establish and maintain remote access to the electronic medical record systems of assigned facilities.

Assist with the design and development manuals and reports.

Interpret medical diagnostic data and assist in the analysis of the data and writing of reports.

Communication and Outreach:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with hospitals laboratories physicians and local programs throughout state and with ICR colleagues.

Provide consultative support to participating health care providers and local cancer management program and health data systems.

Communicate with providers and hospital abstractors to clarify conflicting or ambiguous information.

Leadership/Supervision:

Attend training workshops and provide guidance to other registrars in collecting data items.

May help train new staff in data collection procedures and quality control.

Assist in conducting quality reviews on ICR abstracting and editing staff and abstracting staff from non-ICR reporting facilities.

Position and Application Details:

This position is eligible for remote work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with theremote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

Work arrangement options will be discussed during the hiring process.

To be considered for an interview applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission:

Resume

Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For questions contact Michele Hogue

Benefits Highlights: This is a regular salaried position. Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: Benefits University Human Resources - The University of Iowa ()

Additional Information:

Classification Title: Health Records Analyst

Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific

Schedule: 100% appointment

Pay Level: 3A