Oncology Data Specialist

Job Description - Oncology Data Specialist (935448) Job Description Oncology Data Specialist - ( 935448 ) Description Oncology Data Specialist Position : Full-Time, 100% Remote - Applicants are required to reside in Texas Work Schedule : Monday-Friday from 7:00am - 3:30pm WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education College level courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology or Associate's Degree or equivalent in experience Licenses and Certifications Oncology Data Specialist Certification Upon Hire Preferred Experience Previous experience in an approved (Cancer Program) tumor registry. JOB DUTIES Abstracting: Identify analytic & nonanalytic cases within 6 months of diagnosis and collects data as outlined in the FORDS manual, current State Cancer Registry Handbook and any information required by Cancer Committee Members. Abstracts a minimum of 6 abstracts per day (1abst/1.15hr). Minimum of 35 cases completed per week for remote abstractors. Maintains a 95% accuracy rate in abstracting, suspensing and casefinding as required by the Cancer Committee Performance Improvement Plan. Follow-up: Identifies information necessary for a completed "follow-up." Maintains follow-up according to ACoS Standards. Able to demonstrate/obtain follow-up information via telephone calls, internet, Oacis, and Siemens to assist in follow-up. Performs data entry of information obtained in the follow-up process. Staging Forms: Identifies cases eligible for staging. Able to place the proper staging form in the medical record. Identify physician responsible for completing the staging form. Prepares Charts for physician review. Assist physicians during QA review. Peer Review: Registrar is able to review other registrar's abstract. Gives and receives constructive criticism. Attend at least one state, local, regional or national meeting annually to be in compliance with ACOS. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Primary Location : Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd Work Locations : 5323 Harry Hines Blvd 5323 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas 75390 Job : Professional & Executive Organization : 867681 - UH-Clinic SCC Clinic Registry Schedule : Full-time Shift : Day Job Employee Status : Regular Job Type : Standard Job Level : Individual Contributor Travel : No Job Posting : Apr 13, 2026, 2:42:35 PM Patient Care Research Education & Training Newsroom About Us Non-Discrimination Policy Patient Rights Open Records Privacy Policy Site Policies UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. 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