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Clinical Data Abstracter - Lymphoma Myeloma
Clinical Data Abstracter - Lymphoma Myeloma
Job Summary:
Responsible for abstracting and coding clinical and research data from patient medical records using established classification systems. Ensures data quality through interactive reviews and enters information in coded form according to institutional, state, and accreditation guidelines. May also contribute to special projects.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented with a strong background in science, holding at minimum a bachelor's degree in a related field. They possess extensive experience, spending approximately 95% of their time—reviewing medical records and entering data into study databases, particularly REDCap and/or Epic. A deep understanding of medical terminology, imaging reports, and pathology reports is essential.
Preferred candidates will have an international medical degree or prior experience working in hematologic malignancies such as leukemia, myeloma, or lymphoma. A background in blood cancers is strongly desired. The candidate must demonstrate accuracy in abstracting and coding clinical and research data from patient records using standardized classification systems, ensuring data quality and compliance with institutional, state, and accreditation standards.
What's in it for me?
If you’re a detail-driven professional with a passion for advancing cancer research, this role offers you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every single day. As a Clinical Data Abstracter in the Lymphoma/Myeloma department at MD Anderson—ranked the nation’s #1 cancer hospital—you’ll directly contribute to cutting-edge research and patient care by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of critical clinical data.
You’ll apply your scientific background, medical terminology expertise, and experience with platforms like REDCap and Epic to support research that shapes future treatments for hematologic malignancies. You’ll work in a collaborative, mission-focused team that values precision, continuous learning, and shared success.
Salary Range: Min $43,000 Mid $54,000 Max $65,000
MD Anderson offers our employees:
- Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
- Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
- Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
- Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
- Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
- Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups
Mission Statement:
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
EDUCATION
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Preferred: Associate's Degree or
- Preferred: College courses in medical terminology, anatomy or physiology.
- Strong Preference - BS degree in a basic science or a foreign medical degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: 2 years Experience in tumor registry, healthcare or related field.
- May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
Strong Preference - Medical terminology, background in hematologic malignancies
NOTE - This position requires onsite presence - Monday through Friday 8am - 430pm.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
