Remote Oncology Data Specialist: Coding & Registry

Duke; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus $7,500

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist to abstract and code cancer data from the EMR in compliance with national and state registry standards. You will work within the Duke Cancer Institute to ensure accurate documentation and data quality for surveillance and research.

The role requires knowledge of FORDS, ICD-10, AJCC TNM, and SEER, along with strong organizational and communication abilities. A certification is required, and experience with cancer registries is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred in Cancer Registry Management or Health Information Management.
• Oncology Data Specialist certification required.
• 2 years of oncology data registry experience preferred.
• Proficiency in FORDS, ICD-10, AJCC TNM, SEER; familiarity with coding standards.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Abstract medical data from the EMR and code it per FORDS and cancer registry standards.
• Maintain adherence to data management protocols per state/national guidelines.
• Stay current with coding policies and participate in ongoing education.
• Assist with data quality, accuracy, and timely reporting to registry programs.

Skills

FORDS

ICD-10 Coding

AJCC TNM

SEER staging

Oncology Data Registry

Data standards

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Cancer Registry Management or Health Information Management

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

Duke Health is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist to abstract and code cancer data from the EMR in compliance with national and state registry standards. You will work within the Duke Cancer Institute to ensure accurate documentation and data quality for surveillance and research.

The role requires knowledge of FORDS, ICD-10, AJCC TNM, and SEER, along with strong organizational and communication abilities. A certification is required, and experience with cancer registries is preferred.