Remote Medical Coding Apprentice Jobs in Independence, OR

Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Cancer Services
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Additional Details: This position is primarily remote; however, candidates must reside in Oregon at the time of hire and throughout employment. The selected candidate must be able to travel to Salem Hospital's main campus in Salem, Oregon on an as-needed basis.
Your role with us
As a clinical registrar II at Salem Health, you play a vital role in advancing high-quality patient care and supporting critical accreditation programs. Your work ensures that clinical data is accurately abstracted, coded, and reported-fueling research, regulatory compliance, and improved outcomes for our community. You'll collaborate with physicians, peers, and multidisciplinary teams while applying your expertise in oncology data standards, staging guidelines, and medical terminology. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to cancer program excellence and help shape the future of registry services at a Top Workplace in Oregon.
What you'll do

• Abstract clinical data from medical records using ICD-9 CM, ICD-O, SEER, STORE, and AJCC staging guidelines to support state, federal, and accreditation reporting.
• Maintain required abstracting volume to meet Salem Health and governing agency deadlines.
• Perform case finding and evaluate inclusion/exclusion criteria at least quarterly to ensure accurate case submissions.
• Conduct timely follow-up on registry patients in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in peer and physician reviews of abstracted cases monthly and quarterly to support quality and accreditation requirements.
• Prepare and export clinical data for programs such as the Oregon State Cancer Registry and ACOS National Cancer Database.
• Stay current on accreditation standards related to The Joint Commission, ACOS, and evolving cancer registry guidelines.
• Serve as a resource for data retrieval procedures and perform Clinical Registrar I duties as needed.

Required qualifications

• Associate degree.
• Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C) - accredited by the National Cancer Registry Association (NCRA).
• Minimum two years of clerical experience in healthcare.

Additional information

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.