Medical Scribe-Health Information Management

Job Description

MEDICAL SCRIBE- CANCER REGISTRY

• Key Responsibilities
• Identify and collect reportable cancer cases from multiple sources (pathology, radiology, and clinical records).
• Abstract and code cancer data using ICD-O-3, AJCC TNM staging, and WHO classifications.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the cancer registry database.
• Perform data quality checks and prepare reports for submission to DoH and other authorized bodies.
• Track follow-up and survival data for registered cases.
• Collaborate with clinicians, pathologists, and administrative staff to ensure data completeness.
  
  

Accountabilities

• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all medical documentation and patient
  
  

records

• Maintain compliance with hospital, clinic, and legal regulations, including HIPAA, DOH, and
  
  

other accreditation standards.

• Support efficient clinic workflow and provider productivity by reducing the administrative
  
  

burden on clinicians.

• Ensure all documentation is reviewed and authenticated by the physician.
• Maintain a high standard of professionalism, discretion, and patient privacy at all times.
  
  

Qualifications

Education, Certifications, and Professional Experience (Required for satisfactory performance on the job)

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Health Information Management, Nursing, or related healthcare field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in cancer registry operations, abstracting, and coding oncology cases.
• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential preferred.
• Proficiency in cancer registry software (e.g., CanReg, Metriq, OncoLog) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong knowledge of oncology terminology, staging, and treatment modalities.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance with data confidentiality standards.
  
  

About Us

At SSMC, we firmly believe that the human touch is a fundamental part of care. We understand that health care is both an art and a science, running deeper than simply diagnosing and treating those who rely on us. Our SSMC Model of Care puts our patients at the forefront of our purpose and at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that the needs of our patients come first. Every one of our patients receives individualized attention from a multidisciplinary team of experts who collaborate closely to deliver trusted and compassionate care. From the very first point of contact with SSMC, to the moment patients are back home, we ensure speciality-specific care at every stage and in every interaction. As one of the largest tertiary hospitals in the UAE, SSMC provides access to specialist medical treatments and advanced diagnostics, with a commitment to becoming a Destination Medical Center in the UAE and wider region.

About The Team

About Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)

SSMC is the largest tertiary hospital in the UAE and serves to elevate the provision of health care services in the nation under the mandate of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.

Supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities available, SSMC offers care in 44 specialties. A team of locally and internationally trained medical, clinical and admin professionals work seamlessly together, which promotes comprehensive interdisciplinary learning, allowing SSMC to become a leading hub for integrated patient-centric medical services in the region.

As the region’s leading tertiary facility, SSMC has 742 patient beds, 18 operating theatres, and includes a hybrid operating room, 26-bed neonatal intensive care unit, and the UAE’s largest pathology lab.

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