Cancer Registry Abstractor IV

UCLA Health

Patient Record Abstractor IV at UCLA Health responsible for abstracting and coding cancer patient medical records. Contributing to data integrity, regulatory compliance, and cancer surveillance initiatives.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $44 - $58 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in abstracting and coding clinical information from cancer patient medical records, ensuring compliance with California Cancer Registry and SEER standards. Proficient in maintaining data integrity and regulatory compliance while meeting productivity benchmarks.

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ICD-O CodingCancer Registry Database Management5+ Years Abstracting ExperienceODS CertificationAdvanced MS Office Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Data AbstractionPathological Data CodingTNM StagingExtent of Disease (EOD)Data ValidationMedical TerminologyAnatomy KnowledgePathology KnowledgeDisease Processes KnowledgeProductivity Standards Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent Organizational SkillsStrong Oral Communication SkillsStrong Written Communication SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlySkill in Prioritizing Tasks

Tools & Technologies

CareConnectCNEXTEPICMS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

ODS Certification

Industry Keywords

California Cancer RegistrySEER ProgramCommission on CancerCancer SurveillanceAmerican College of Surgeons Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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
Determine and assign appropriate SEER Summary Stage
TNM staging for analytic cases
Extent of Disease (EOD)
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
Abstract all required treatment information to ensure complete and timely case reporting
Ensure all reportable cases are finalized in compliance with registry standards
Maintain a high level of accuracy (≤3% error rate) in accordance with CCR standards
Meet or exceed established productivity benchmarks

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

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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.
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
Determine and assign appropriate SEER Summary Stage
TNM staging for analytic cases
Extent of Disease (EOD)
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
Abstract all required treatment information to ensure complete and timely case reporting
Ensure all reportable cases are finalized in compliance with registry standards
Maintain a high level of accuracy (≤3% error rate) in accordance with CCR standards
Meet or exceed established productivity benchmarks 🎯 Requirements
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.
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