Oncology Specialist Jobs
Oncology Specialist jobs are open across hospitals, cancer centers, specialty clinics, and pharmaceutical companies, from entry-level to senior and director roles, with specializations in radiation oncology, surgical oncology, and hematologic malignancies. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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$24.00 - $35.00Position Highlights
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Responsible to identify, abstract and maintain records of cancer patients within the guidelines and requirements of applicable state laws and accreditation bodies in order to provide timely and accurate statistics as required to maintain accreditation and fulfill quality initiatives and administration requests.
What you will do
- Reviews source documents/records to determine reportability of diseases as determined by state law, accreditation bodies, and/or the organization.
- Abstracts and analyzes patient information as directed in the Standards for Oncology Registry Entry (STORE) manual and records pertinent information from source documents in a text format to support all coded data items.
- Obtains, enters, and codes follow-up information to obtain end results, quality of survival, and length of survival.
- Interprets incoming information and updates registry cases as necessary to maintain accurate, complete information and current follow-up information.
- Assists, upon request, with the multidisciplinary cancer case conferences by gathering records for cases being discussed, making necessary personnel contacts, and taking notes.
- Provides support to clinical and administrative leadership for the organization’s professional advisory boards (PABs) and program leadership councils (PLCs).
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- Associate's or equivalent as determined by the standards of the National Cancer Registrars Association Council on Certification.
- Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) - National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) within 3 Years
Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- Knowledge of health care profession, medical terminology and cancer staging
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
Location:
Worker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$24.00 - $35.00Position Highlights
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Responsible to identify, abstract and maintain records of cancer patients within the guidelines and requirements of applicable state laws and accreditation bodies in order to provide timely and accurate statistics as required to maintain accreditation and fulfill quality initiatives and administration requests.
What you will do
- Reviews source documents/records to determine reportability of diseases as determined by state law, accreditation bodies, and/or the organization.
- Abstracts and analyzes patient information as directed in the Standards for Oncology Registry Entry (STORE) manual and records pertinent information from source documents in a text format to support all coded data items.
- Obtains, enters, and codes follow-up information to obtain end results, quality of survival, and length of survival.
- Interprets incoming information and updates registry cases as necessary to maintain accurate, complete information and current follow-up information.
- Assists, upon request, with the multidisciplinary cancer case conferences by gathering records for cases being discussed, making necessary personnel contacts, and taking notes.
- Provides support to clinical and administrative leadership for the organization’s professional advisory boards (PABs) and program leadership councils (PLCs).
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- Associate's or equivalent as determined by the standards of the National Cancer Registrars Association Council on Certification.
- Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) - National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) within 3 Years
Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- Knowledge of health care profession, medical terminology and cancer staging
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
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Who's Hiring
- Natera21
- AstraZeneca11
- IQVIA9
- Amgen8
- Eisai8
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services21
- Science & Research7
- Education5
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals5
- Manufacturing1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in oncology specialist jobs.
- MD or DO degree with board certification or eligibility in oncology or a related subspecialty
- Completion of an accredited oncology fellowship in medical, surgical, or radiation oncology
- State medical licensure in the state where the position is located
- Experience managing patients through chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy protocols
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong background in multidisciplinary tumor board participation and care coordination
Tips for Your Oncology Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to tumor type
Hiring managers scan for specific cancer types you've managed. Call out your experience with solid tumors, hematologic cancers, or a particular disease site like breast or lung in your resume summary and in each relevant role description.
Highlight multidisciplinary team experience
Oncology roles rarely work in silos. If you've participated in tumor boards, collaborated with radiation oncologists, or coordinated with palliative care, name those cross-functional contributions explicitly rather than describing your role in isolation.
List your clinical trial exposure clearly
Many oncology employers prioritize candidates who have enrolled or managed patients on trials. State the phase, protocol type, and your specific responsibilities rather than a vague reference to research involvement.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists oncology specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for case-based interview scenarios
Oncology interviews frequently include a clinical vignette where you walk through a diagnosis workup or treatment decision. Practice articulating your reasoning out loud, including how you'd communicate prognosis and treatment options to a patient.
Negotiate beyond base compensation
Oncology positions often include CME allowances, call schedule expectations, and productivity bonuses that vary significantly. Ask about call frequency, panel size, and patient volume expectations before you accept any offer so you can compare total packages accurately.
Oncology Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most oncology specialists?
The companies hiring the most oncology specialists right now include Natera, AstraZeneca, and IQVIA, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at large academic medical centers and integrated health systems with dedicated cancer service lines.
How many oncology specialist jobs are remote?
About 68% of oncology specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most of those positions concentrated in non-clinical functions. Roles in pharmaceutical medical affairs, oncology nursing education, clinical research, and health system consulting are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while direct patient care positions remain almost entirely on-site.
How do you become an oncology specialist?
You become an oncology specialist by completing medical school and earning an MD or DO, then finishing a residency in internal medicine, surgery, or radiology, depending on your subspecialty. After residency, you complete a fellowship in your chosen oncology discipline, which typically runs two to three years. Board certification through the relevant specialty board follows, along with state licensure before you can practice clinically.
Can you get hired as an oncology specialist with little experience?
New fellowship graduates can get hired as oncology specialists, particularly at community cancer centers and health systems that have formal new-physician onboarding programs. Emphasize your fellowship volume, any tumor types you managed independently, and clinical trial involvement. Locum tenens positions are a practical way to build experience and demonstrate adaptability across different practice settings early in your career.
What does the oncology specialist interview process look like?
The oncology specialist interview process typically begins with a phone or video screening with a recruiter or department chief, followed by an in-person visit that includes meetings with division leadership, potential colleagues, and sometimes a tumor board or grand rounds presentation. Expect clinical scenario questions, a review of your practice philosophy, and a discussion of call expectations and patient volume before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to oncology specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to oncology specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your subspecialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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