Abstraction Specialist

NYC or Remote

**To apply to this role, you must have previously worked as an Oncology Abstractor for Flatiron**

Reimagine the infrastructure of cancer care within a community that values integrity, inspires growth, and is uniquely positioned to create a more modern, connected oncology ecosystem.

We're looking for an Abstraction Specialist to help us accomplish our mission to improve lives by learning from the experience of every cancer patient. Are you ready to be the next changemaker in cancer care?

What You'll Do

In this role, you will be a part of an abstraction specialist team assigned to disease or project specific modules. You will be responsible for responding to Review Panel questions, resolving Patient Level Quality Assurance (PLQA) flags and resolving disagreements in abstraction tasks in assigned modules. Reporting to a Clinical Abstraction Manager, you will also:

• Abstract complex clinical insights from electronic medical records using our proprietary software system to enter the data into our database according to business needs
• Help with feasibility and initial testing of novel data points or new abstraction approaches
• Assist with testing of new Patient Manger tools or features and provide feedback to our team about the software you are using
• Obtain and maintain credentials to support abstraction related activities, as determined by management
• Contribute to the evolution of team processes
• Participate in regular team teleconferences and other meetings as required
• Assist other Abstraction Specialist teams as required to meet business needs
• Work a minimum of 32 hours/week and submit timesheets regularly
• Travel to New York City for in-person meetings once per year

Abstraction Specialists will have further opportunities to work with cross-functional teams including Clinical Data Analysts and Research Oncology Clinicians, and will gain access to mentorship and other professional development programs available to Flatiron employees.

Who You Are

You're a current Flatiron Health employee with at least 12 months of experience working as an abstractor. You're excited by the prospect of rolling up your sleeves to tackle meaningful problems each and every day. You’re a kind, passionate and collaborative problem-solver who seeks and gives candid feedback, and values the chance to make an important impact.

• You have a track record of strong abstractor skills with Flatiron Health as demonstrated by consistent abstraction quality and efficiency.
• You are a certified tumor registrar, registered nurse, physician assistant, or equivalent, with significant hands-on experience working in oncology (5+ years).
• You are familiar with all aspects of how cancer is treated, from diagnosis to recovery, and fluent in cancer terminology.
• You have a high comfort level with technology and familiarity with EMR systems.
• You have a demonstrated exceptional attention to detail.
• You have experience with data entry, including strong typing skills, preferred.
• You have an active nurse/PA license or CTR certification, as applicable.

Where you’ll work

In this remote position, you have the freedom to choose your preferred work location while aligning your working hours with your team's. For further details on our hybrid work approach and remote work type, please visit the how we work website.

Life at Flatiron

At Flatiron Health, we offer a full range of benefits to support you and your loved ones so you can focus your working hours on improving cancer care and accelerating cancer research, and your non-working hours on everything else life has to offer: 

• Work/life autonomy via flexible work hours and flexible paid time off
• Comprehensive compensation package
• 401(k) contribution to help you reach your retirement planning goals
• Financial health resources including 1:1 financial advice
• Mental well-being tools and services
• Parental benefits and policies including family-building care and generous leave
• Path to parenthood programs supporting fertility, adoption and surrogacy
• Travel support for safe healthcare services
• Lifestyle spending account for perks that make sense for you and your family

In addition to our robust benefit offerings, visit our Life at Flatiron page to learn how we support continuous learning through professional development programs and celebrate Diversity in the workplace.

Job Compensation Range

Salary Range: $31.00 - $38.00

Preferred Primary Location: NYC Headquarters

An important note on salary

The annual pay range for this position is based on the preferred primary location of the role which is listed above.If you are applying to this role at a location that is not the preferred primary location, please keep in mind the salary range will vary and may fall outside of what is listed. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. An annual bonus and equity may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.

Flatiron Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.