Cancer Registry Specialist Temporary

Job Posting Title

Cancer Registry Specialist Temporary

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.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Part time

Job Type

Temporary

Compensation

This position pays up to $27.19, 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!!!

Job Description

Location: 123 Robert S Kerr

Salary: up to $27.19, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Part Time

Work Schedule:  Monday – Friday

Primary Hours: between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, up to 20 hours per week.

 

Position Description: 

The Cancer Registry Specialist - Temporary 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. The hourly rate is up to $27.19 based on education and experience and up to 20 hours per week.

 

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• 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.

• Process and maintain tumor-specific and demographic information related to cancer cases in the OCCR database.

• Provide support to a federally and state legislatively mandated surveillance system and encourage compliance with Oklahoma State Statutes regarding the reporting of cancer cases.

• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job

• Other duties as assigned

 

Other Duties

• Demonstrates 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.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma and four (4) years’ experience working with cancer registry data 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) and two (2) years’ experience working with cancer registry data.

Current certification as a Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C) is required. Preference will be given to applicants with two or more years’ post ODS-C certification.

 

Application Requirements:

• If 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

Extensive knowledge and experience in abstracting cancer cases required; strong understanding of cancer registry operations and functions is preferred; strong customer service and communication skills both oral and written; good interpersonal skills; the ability to be detail oriented.

 

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

 

Telework: This position is fully remote and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion.

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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