Data Manager II

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Covington (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Data Manager II to support the Thoracic Oncology Program by executing data management activities across multiple clinical and research projects. You will ensure high-quality, compliant data collection and reporting, serving as a liaison among research staff, analysts, investigators, clinicians, and leadership.

The role emphasizes data quality, SOPs, training, and collaboration to enable timely analyses and regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required or 3+ years in related field.
• Minimum 1–2 years in data management, research coordination, or related healthcare data systems.
• Experience with oncology data or cancer registries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily data entry and management across multiple research databases with accuracy.
• Implement data quality controls, validation, cleaning, and auditing per regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with research and clinical teams to verify data accuracy and support analyses.
• Design, update, and test databases to support program needs.
• Prepare datasets and summaries for internal meetings and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Data management

Microsoft 365

Clinical data systems

REDCap

SQL

EHR data systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree in health science, public health, nursing, radiologic technology, health information management, healthcare quality, or related field

Tools

REDCap

Epic

SQL

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Responsible for the execution of data management activities supporting the Baptist Cancer Center Thoracic Oncology Program, including data abstraction, auditing, reporting, and database maintenance. The Data Manager II serves as a key liaison between research staff, analysts, investigators, clinical staff, and leadership to ensure high-quality, compliant, and timely data collection and reporting across multiple clinical and research projects. Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads and performs daily data entry and management across multiple research databases, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to study protocols and timelines.
• Implements data quality control procedures, including data validation, data cleaning, and data auditing in accordance with FDA, GCP, ICH, HIPAA, and IRB guidelines
• Collaborates with research and clinical teams to interpret and verify data accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and support study analyses.
• Designs, updates, and tests research databases to support program needs.
• Prepares and maintains detailed documentation, including data entry SOPs, patient master lists, data flow processes, and audit trails.
• Assists in preparing datasets, reports, and data summaries for internal meetings, publications, and regulatory submissions.
• Trains and mentors new data staff on research data systems, standard operating procedures, and study-specific workflows.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on data management practices within the Thoracic Oncology Research Group, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of data requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• Effectively manages time, prioritizes responsibilities, and multitasks while working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates initiative and strong problem-solving ability.

Specifications

Experience

Description

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• 1–2 years of experience with data management, research coordination, or clinical medical record or data systems, or cancer registry systems, or CT imaging, oncology nursing, or clinical quality/regulatory, or clinical documentation, or compliance, or health information management in a healthcare or research setting.
• 3+ years, preferably in oncology, thoracic disease, or clinical research.

Education

Description

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (e.g., associate degree plus additional relevant experience).
• Bachelor’s degree in health science, public health, nursing, radiologic technology, health information management, healthcare quality, or related field.

Training

Description

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• Training or coursework in clinical research, or clinical medical record or data systems, or database management, or nursing, or accredited radiologic technology program, or cancer registry databases, or clinical documentation specialist, or health information management, or medical coding, or healthcare qualityCertified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), Clinical Data Management (CDM) certification, Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification, Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), ARRT(R)(CT), Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), or equivalent;

Special Skills

Description

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, and clinical medical record and/or data systems; understanding of medical terminology, disease process, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, and oncology clinical and research data.Experience with REDCap, Epic, or other EHR/clinical data systems; tumor registry systems, quality and regulatory compliance; SQL or data query skills a plus.

Licensure Description

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• N/A

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

NO

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label

Short Description

Full Description

SedentaryVery light energy levelLift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cartLightModerate energy levelLift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)MediumHigh energy levelLift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)HeavyVery high energy levelLift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating

Light

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

N/A

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear

Frequent

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination

Near Vision

Far Vision

Depth Perception

Hearing

YesAccurateAccurateMinimalMinimal

Environmental Requirements - Bloodborne Pathogens

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Chemical

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Radiation

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter

Anticipated