Cancer Registry Consultant

Job Description:

Cancer Registry Consultant

Description

Job Posting Title
Cancer Registry Consultant

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 Center for Health Statistics

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
The annual salary for this position is up to $53,230.74, based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location : Central Office - 123 Robert S Kerr Ave; OKC, OK

Salary : up to $53,230.74, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time : Full time

Work Schedule : Monday to Friday

Primary Hours : 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Position Description: The Cancer Registry Consultant is responsible for supporting the Oklahoma Central Cancer Registry (OCCR) by collecting and maintaining complete, timely and high-quality cancer data from various Oklahoma health facilities. Data are collected in accordance with Oklahoma Law and according to the standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-National Program for Cancer Registries and the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff at reporting facilities such as: cancer data reporters, healthcare professionals, management, etc. to collect and maintain tumor-specific and demographic information related to cancer cases among Oklahoma residents.
  
• Assist OCCR functions to consolidate reported cancer cases, review duplicate cases, case finding, abstracting cancer information from hospital records, cleaning data through edits and completing follow up for cases reported through death certificates.
  
• Track assigned reporting facilities on completeness, timeliness, and quality of data submissions and ensuring quality of data received.
  
• Communicate with assigned reporting facilities to ensure compliance with state reporting statutes are met and maintained.
  
• Assist in training cancer data reporters on case finding, abstracting, and reporting, as well as informing them on any changes to reporting standards.
  
• Assist in training cancer data reporters on uploading the cancer data as well as troubleshooting issues with uploading.
  
• Assist with the development of materials for the OCCR policy and procedures manual and grant required reports.
  
• Assist with the preparation of grant required reports such as Mid-Year Progress Report and End of Year Report.
  
• Provide support to a federally and state legislatively mandated surveillance system.
  
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Other Duties

• D emonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
  
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
  
• Attend at least 75% of webinars offered by NPCR and NAACCR annually and participate in cancer abstraction, reporting, and registry data management trainings as needed. Attend training as identified by employee development plan, funding source, and national standard setters for central cancer registries. Complete necessary CE hours and requirements to maintain ODS-C certification.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma and two (2) years of experience in cancer abstraction within healthcare/ registry setting; OR an associate degree from a Health Information Management (HIM) program, certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). Preferred qualification: Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C).

Application Requirements:

• I f education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
  
  
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of central cancer registry is preferred; experience working with Web Plus and Rocky Mountain Cancer Data Systems software is preferred; strong communication skills both oral and written; the ability to be detail oriented; successfully operate in a high functioning team.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; carry light items; drive an automobile. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Occasionally, in state overnight and weekend travel may be required. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .

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