[Remote] Oncology Data Specialist, Part Time, Baptist MD Anderson, Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Oncology Data Specialist to join our remote team. In this part-time role, you will be responsible for accurately abstracting and managing clinical oncology data to support national cancer registry reporting and advancing cancer care initiatives.


Responsibilities

  • Accurately abstract and interpret clinical data from patient medical records to identify and record cancer diagnoses
  • Track oncology patient data throughout the full course of care—from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up
  • Input complete, high-quality data into national cancer registries and internal databases
  • Maintain a consistent workflow of abstracting 5 cases per day (25 cases per week) from a provided suspense list
  • Support quality management initiatives in collaboration with Baptist MD Anderson Oncology Leadership
  • Utilize multiple data sources to ensure comprehensive and accurate patient case tracking
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain compliance with cancer reporting standards

Skills

  • Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential is required
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Associate's Degree
  • 3-5 Years Medical Records Experience
  • Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) Required

Company Overview

  • Baptist Health provides primary care, behavioral health, and emergency care services. It was founded in 1955, and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.baptistjax.com.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Baptist Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 20 in 2021, 6 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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