Clinical Data Abstractor - Part Time/Remote

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in the Dallas area seeks a high-performing Clinical Data Specialist responsible for abstraction, analysis, investigation, reporting and follow-up for quality indicators to improve patient care and outcomes. The role requires a degree in science or healthcare and a quality certification is preferred.

The position is remote and part-time with 3–5 years of clinical experience, and a Texas license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science emphasis or commensurate healthcare experience.
• CPHQ or other quality certification preferred.
• Current license in the State of Texas as a registered or licensed vocational nurse preferred.
• 3–5 years clinical experience preferable in general medical/surgical nursing or patient care; or 3-5 years experience as a healthcare professional

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Skills

CPHQ or quality certification

3–5 years clinical experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science/healthcare

Texas licensed nurse preferred

Job description

Job Description :

Your Job: We need high-performing, experienced Clinical Data Specialist that is responsible for the abstraction, analysis, investigation, reporting and follow-up for quality indicators/measures from internal and external initiatives to improve patient care, processes of care and outcomes. Your Job Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree, science emphasis or commensurate healthcare experience
• CPHQ or other quality certification preferred
• Current license in the State of Texas as a registered or licensed vocational nurse preferred
• 3 – 5 years clinical experience preferable in general medical/surgical nursing or patient care; or 3-5 years experience as a healthcare professional Your Job Responsibilities:
• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Hours of Work :

Remote position

Work Shift :

Part Time (United States of America)

Job Description :

Your Job: We need high-performing, experienced Clinical Data Specialist that is responsible for the abstraction, analysis, investigation, reporting and follow-up for quality indicators/measures from internal and external initiatives to improve patient care, processes of care and outcomes. Your Job Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree, science emphasis or commensurate healthcare experience
• CPHQ or other quality certification preferred
• Current license in the State of Texas as a registered or licensed vocational nurse preferred
• 3 – 5 years clinical experience preferable in general medical/surgical nursing or patient care; or 3-5 years experience as a healthcare professional Your Job Responsibilities:
• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Methodist Southwest Medical Center, previously known as Methodist Charlton Medical Center, is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, and Glen Heights in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care, stroke care, hip and knee joint replacement, women and children’s services, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups.

Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet-designated hospital
• Get With The Guidelines Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association
• Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027
• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work; Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma; and Best-Led Companies 2025 & 2026
• TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026
• Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026
• Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas 2026
• Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025