UT MD Anderson
Posted 13 days agoVerified live 1d ago
Clinical Data Abstracter
Brief overview
Remote
High SchoolOr in progress
$43k–$65k/yrStated range
2+ yrsMinimum
Cap-exemptNo H-1B lottery
509 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
Cancer Data AbstractionMedical Record ReviewOncology InformationTumor RegistryEpicMedical TerminologyRegulatory ReportingCTR (Certified Tumor Registrar)
About the company
UT MD Andersonmdanderson.org
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world’s most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention.
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026Cap-exempt
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Job description
Summary
MD Anderson Cancer Center's Cancer Registry department maintains accurate cancer data for patient care, surveillance, regulatory reporting, research, and quality initiatives. The Clinical Data Abstracter reviews patient medical records, identifies and abstracts oncology information, performs cancer case finding in Epic, and maintains high data quality and accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Abstracting - Read and comprehend detailed and complex medical information, either handwritten or typed, from patient medical records. Information to abstract meets regulatory agencies and state requirements and includes malignant and/or benign disease information (i.e. cancer site, histology and stage) Responsible for abstracting non-analytical (failed treatment) cases and minimal clinical oncologic data elements
- Case Finding - Identify cancer cases in Epic and do a minimal data abstraction for research and operational purposes
- Abstracting Quality - Maintain high quality of abstracted data as determined by co-worker review, user feedback, and other data-review mechanisms. Demonstrate attention to detail as exacting accuracy of abstracted information is essential
Skills
- This position is remote within Texas only
- Read and comprehend detailed and complex medical information, either handwritten or typed, from patient medical records
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 2 years Experience in tumor registry, healthcare or related field
- May substitute required experience with additional years of equivalent education on a one to one basis
- Associate's Degree or College courses in medical terminology, anatomy or physiology
- CTR - Cert Tumor Registrar Upon Hire
Qualifications
Must Haves
- This position is remote within Texas only
- Read and comprehend detailed and complex medical information, either handwritten or typed, from patient medical records
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 2 years Experience in tumor registry, healthcare or related field
- May substitute required experience with additional years of equivalent education on a one to one basis
Nice to Haves
- Associate's Degree or College courses in medical terminology, anatomy or physiology
- CTR - Cert Tumor Registrar Upon Hire
Benefits
- Paid medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Tuition benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Educational opportunities
- Individual and team recognition
- Remote work within Texas only
- Eligible for overtime pay
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