Remote Oncology Coding Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

This is a remote-first position, with occasional in-office travel required for meetings, training, and team events for local applicants.

An Oncology Data Registrar casefinds, identifies, abstracts and maintains records for all eligible cancer cases in the cancer database. Conducts and maintains follow-up information for eligible patients listed in the registry database. Collaborates with the Cancer Registry Supervisor to complete all registry activities to ensure compliance with state regulations and the American College of Surgeon Commission on Cancer Standards.

This opportunity is an ideal PRN opportunity for early-career, mid-career, experienced or retired professional who thrives in a detail-oriented environment, demonstrate initiative, and are passionate about making a meaningful impact in oncology care. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, positive and committed to delivering high-quality work that supports exceptional patient outcomes and advances the mission of compassionate cancer care.

Primary Responsibilities

• Runs monthly follow-up reports and worksheets. Runs Lost to Follow-Up reports when directed by Cancer Registry Supervisor.
• Conducts comprehensive case finding to ensure all reportable malignancies are identified and included in the hospital cancer registry.
• Reviews complex oncology records including pathology, radiology, and treatment documentation to capture complete and abstract clinical data in OncoLog.
• Maintains and updates registry records with a high level of precision, ensuring data integrity, timeliness, and compliance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with physicians, oncology teams, and registry leadership to clarify clinical information and support complete documentation.
• Performs routine quality checks, audits, and follow-up activities, proactively resolving discrepancies and maintaining registry excellence.
• Supports cancer program initiatives, including tumor board preparation, accreditation surveys, and outcomes reporting if needed.
• Works collaboratively with the UMMS Cancer Registry Network.
• Stays current with evolving oncology coding guidelines, staging updates, and registry best practices, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning.
• Accurately abstracts and codes cancer cases from electronic medical records in alignment with standards set by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC), Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEER), and North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Maryland Cancer Registry MCR and NCDB when needed.
• Maintains abstracting timeliness as mandated by NCDB, RCRS and the Maryland Cancer Registry (MCR)when needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience - Required

• Associate or bachelor's degree in health information management, Cancer Registry Management, or a related healthcare field (or equivalent experience) required.
• 0 - 6 months of experience within a hospital-based cancer registry environment required.
• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential in good standing, awarded by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA).