Oncology Data Specialist

Duke Careers

. Capture complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for eligible cancer patients .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cancer registry management, including proficiency in ICD-10 Coding, FORDS, AJCC TNM, and SEER staging. Capable of maintaining compliance with data management requirements while providing detailed cancer information to support program development and research.

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Oncology Data Specialist CertificationICD-10 CodingFacility Oncology Registry Data Standards (FORDS)AJCC TNM StagingOncology Registry Software

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Hard Skills

ICD-10 CodingFORDSAJCC TNMCollaborative StagingSEER StagingMedical TerminologyAnatomy and PhysiologyHistology CodingData Management ComplianceCancer Data Abstraction

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationDetail Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Oncology Registry SoftwareEPIC EMRWindows-Based Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Oncology Data Specialist Certification

Industry Keywords

Cancer Registry ManagementTumor RegistrarData Management RequirementsCancer Program DevelopmentTreatment Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Capture complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for eligible cancer patients
Abstract medical data from the EMR and code it according to American College of Surgeons and NC Central Cancer Registry standards
Record medical history, screening information, diagnostic findings, cancer site, cell type, disease extent, treatments, patient identification, and annual follow-up outcomes
Apply ICD-10, FORDS, AJCC, and SEER coding guidelines to inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures
Maintain compliance with state and national data management requirements, departmental standards, and DCI Cancer Committee guidelines
Participate in continuing education regarding new chemotherapy and hormone drugs
Participate in development of coding policies and procedures
Independently research and resolve complex coding problems
Assist with special projects and perform related duties
Provide cancer information supporting cancer program development, research, treatment monitoring, prevention, and screening programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in Cancer Registry Management or Health Information Management preferred
2 years as an Oncology Data Specialist or Cancer/Tumor Registrar in a hospital or central cancer registry preferred
Oncology Data Specialist certification required
Proficient in Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards (FORDS), ICD-10 Coding, AJCC TNM, Collaborative Staging, and SEER staging
Knowledge of multiple primary and histology coding
Thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, and surgical and radiation techniques
Working knowledge of Oncology Registry software, Windows-based software, and EPIC EMR
Excellent organizational, investigative, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
Detail orientation and ability to achieve productivity goals under pressure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuing education programs
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodation support for qualified requests