Oncology Data Specialist - Part Time - Cancer Registry

Position Summary At Stony Brook Medicine, an Oncology Data Specialist is a valuable member of our team, who provides administrative and executive support and has the ability to interface with all levels of management throughout the hospital. Accurately obtain abstract, record and report cancer patient information from inpatient and outpatient sources in the cancer registry data base for the purposes of supporting the hospital's mission to provide excellence in patient care, education, research and planning. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence. Duties of an Oncology Data Specialist may include the following but are not limited to: Support the hospital's Cancer Program accreditation by completing all documentation and coding specifications in preparation for submission to the National Cancer Data Base, and meet the requirements set forth by the NYS DOH Public Health Law 2401. Case finding: locating all internal and external sources of cancer-related patient encounters, including all cancer-related pathology reports; all radiation and medical oncology consults and treatment summaries; all inpatient admissions and outpatient encounters. Utilizing all cancer related death certificates, all tumor board case lists provided to the registry for inclusion and reporting by hospital-based physician practices. Abstracting: accurately recording and coding required data in consistent with New York State and national guidelines into a software program. Quality Review: Respond to abstracting errors timely to maintain the required data accuracy and consistency. Qualifications Required Qualifications Associate’s degree. Oncology Data Specialist Certification (ODS-C). Verification of degree (e.g., diploma or official transcript) and certification is required for this role. Upload of documentation must be included with your application for consideration. At least 1 year of hospital/healthcare setting experience. Knowledge of New York State and national cancer coding standards. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and advanced medical terminology. Excellent computer data entry and writing skills with ability to process high-volume work load. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree. Previous experience in cancer registry setting, leadership role, with advanced computer and writing skills. Special Notes Resume/CV should be included with the online application. Benefits Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities. Pre-Employment Requirements Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services* Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references. Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen* Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings. Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s). Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination. Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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Please note that misrepresentation or inflation of experience may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if hired. At Stony Brook University Hospital, your compensation extends beyond your paycheck. We offer comprehensive benefits including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system that contribute significantly to your overall total rewards package. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Official Job Title TH Medical Records Specialist Job Field Professional Clinical Primary Location US-NY-Stony Brook Department/Hiring Area Cancer Registry Schedule Part-time Posting Start Date Sep 21, 2026 Posting End Date Dec 20, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Salary

$65,901 - $80,179 - PRORATED FOR PART TIME

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