Oncology Data Specialist Coordinator

Mercy

Oncology Data Specialist Coordinator managing cancer registry operations at Mercy. Overseeing patient chart abstracting, reporting, and assisting with accreditation processes.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinates and serves as a coach and educational resource to other cancer registry co-workers
Participates in the daily operations of the cancer registry program
Responsible for overseeing all responsibilities of the hospital-based cancer registry
Patient chart abstracting, case finding, follow-up, coordinating cancer conference, and updating state edits
Compiles and presents cancer statistics to the multi-disciplinary team
Assists in the Commission on Cancer certification process by generating reports and managing the data collecting program
Oversees the quality physician review process by gathering patient record information
Instructs physicians on the patient cancer abstract and reporting trends to the Cancer Committee Liaison

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Cancer Registry operations or highly relevant clinical experience
Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)
Excellent people skills
Effective written and oral communication abilities
Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports
Ability to set and maintain priorities
Detail-oriented
Strong organizational skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid time off
tuition support
matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

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Hard Skills & Tools

Patient Chart AbstractingCase FindingData ManagementReport PreparationCancer Statistics Compilation

Soft Skills

Excellent People SkillsEffective Written CommunicationEffective Oral CommunicationDetail-OrientedStrong Organizational Skills

Certifications

Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)