Oncology Data Specialist, Baptist MD Anderson, Remote
About the role
Baptist Health is recognized as a top place to work in health care, caring for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider and ranking as “most preferred” for over 30 years. It is Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith‑based, not‑for‑profit health system, offering a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals, including centers of excellence such as Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute, and Wolfson Children's Hospital. Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a detail‑oriented and dedicated Oncology Data Specialist to join its remote team. In this full‑time role, you will be responsible for accurately abstracting and managing clinical oncology data to support national cancer registry reporting; your work will directly contribute to advancing cancer care and supporting key quality initiatives across the organization. This is a fully remote position; applicants must reside in one of the following states: AL, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MI, NC, OH, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WV, WY. (Primary location: Downtown – BMDA Building, 1301 Palm Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207.)
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.
- 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required.
- Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification preferred.