• Job Description

  Req#: 850916

  WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
  With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
  
  JOB SUMMARY
  Provide working supervision to departmental Abstractors, maintain and abstract patient data from patient charts to determine billable charges based on physician's treatment and diagnosis. Perform data analysis and quality checks to insure maximum revenue generation for services rendered.

  Preferred professional experience in oncology abstraction and data management.
  
  

  BENEFITS
  UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

  • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
  • Paid Time Off, available day one
  • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
  • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

  
  
  EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
  Required

  • Education
    High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Experience
    4 years related experience.

  Preferred

  • Licenses and Certifications
    (CPC) CERT PROFESSIONAL CODER or
    (ART) ASSOC RECORDS ADMIN or
    (RRA) REGISTERED RECORDS ADMIN

  
  JOB DUTIES

  • Demonstrates a working knowledge of specific databases. Guides staff in the use of software and access/use of database(s).
  • Abstracts medical records and/or reports utilizing established guidelines for the specific database(s). Troubleshoots/corrects rejected electronic data.
  • Enters data efficiently and accurately. Performs quality checks. Submits appropriate data to national databases.
  • Maintains database(s). Operates all module specific screens. Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot problems. Ensures system is backed up.
  • Performs data analysis: queries data and prepares/formats special reports.
  • Remains current with upgrades or new software/hardware issues. Communicates changes to supervisor and staff.
  • Operates Windows Explorer, Windows 2000 and any subsequent upgrades, MSOffice applications, i.e., Word, Excel and Access and acts as a resource to staff for these applications.
  • Interprets policies and ensures adherence to prescribed procedures. Trains or assists in training new Abstractors.

  
  SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
  Security
  This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
  
  EEO Statement
  UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

• About the company

  The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas.

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