University of Kentucky · 22 hours ago
Oncology Data Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
$22.73/hr - $37.50/hr
2+ years expThe University of Kentucky is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist to support the department’s mission of providing timely and compiled information to clinicians and other ancillary personnel. This position will complete abstracting and case finding, including abstracting data from medical record charts and adhering to ACOS Standard 5.2 while maintaining assigned productivity standards.
GovernmentHealth CareSocial
Responsibilities
Support the department’s mission of providing timely and compiled information to clinicians and other ancillary personnel, and the Kentucky Cancer Registry in support of educational and legal requirements
Complete abstracting and case finding, including abstracting data from the medical record charts, and completing abstracting codes using SEER, MPH Rules, FORDS, Collaborative staging & AJCC staging rules
Adhere to ACOS Standard 5.2 and abstract RQRS cases first, while maintaining assigned productivity standards
Qualification
Required
BS
2 yrs
Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) required within 3 years of hire
Sitting at computer for long periods with constant keyboarding, repetitive motion
Medical Terminology
Human Anatomy & Physiology
ICD-0 & CPDMS
Typing
Computer use
Preferred
Two years related experience in abstracting and case finding cancer cases
Prefer current ODS certification
Benefits
Exceptional benefits
Company
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
University of Kentucky has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (164)
2024 (136)
2023 (113)
2022 (112)
2021 (120)
2020 (113)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.6MKey Investors
Health Resources and Services Administration
2023-03-31Grant· $2.6M
Leadership Team
Angela Martin
VP Financial Planning and Chief Budget Officer
Gary Johnson
Chief Innovation Officer & Vice President of Pharmacy Services
Recent News
Lane Report | Kentucky Business & Economic News
2025-09-24
Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
2025-08-27
Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
2025-07-25
Company data provided by crunchbase