Impactful Part-Time Oncology Data Specialist

Stony Brook University Medical Center; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a part-time Oncology Data Specialist for the Cancer Registry to abstract and report cancer patient information from inpatient and outpatient sources. The role interfaces with management to ensure accuracy and compliance with NYS DOH guidelines.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate’s degree, ODS-C certification, and at least 1 year of hospital/healthcare experience. Strong writing and data-entry skills are essential, with attention to high-volume work load.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; NYS cancer coding knowledge helpful.
• ODS-C certification required or in process; verification upon hire.
• At least 1 year hospital/healthcare setting experience; strong medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Abstract and code cancer data into registry software.
• Locate and collect cancer-related records from multiple sources.
• Support accreditation submissions and reporting to state/national bodies.
• Perform quality review and correct data errors promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

Associates degree

ODS-C certification

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a part-time Oncology Data Specialist for the Cancer Registry to abstract and report cancer patient information from inpatient and outpatient sources. The role interfaces with management to ensure accuracy and compliance with NYS DOH guidelines.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate’s degree, ODS-C certification, and at least 1 year of hospital/healthcare experience. Strong writing and data-entry skills are essential, with attention to high-volume work load.