Central Registry Cancer Specialist ll

Health Research Incorporated • Menands, NY

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Central Registry Cancer Specialist II will assess data, ascertain whether data are accurate, consolidate data, diagnose and repair errors, and enter the data into computerized records. These records are essential to the fulfillment of the New York State Cancer Registry (NYSCR)’s mandate, which is to reduce the burden of cancer among New Yorkers. The NYSCR collects data for use in determining cancer rates and trends, for health policy and planning, for epidemiological research (including case-control studies), for evaluation of cancer control interventions, and to identify and target high-risk populations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and two years of experience in an Allied Health field or closely related experience; OR four years of experience in an Allied Health field; OR certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS).
• Accepted related fields are Biology; Community Health Education; Health Information Management; Health Information Technology; Histotechnology; Nursing; Nutrition; Physical Therapy Assistant; Physician's Assistant; and Public Health.
• National Cancer Registrar Association Oncology Data Specialist certification required for satisfactory completion of probationary period.
• Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• RHIT and/or RHIA designation.
• Certified Oncology Data Specialist.
• Knowledge or completion of coursework in biology, anatomy, and/or physiology.
• Nursing experience and/or completion of a two-year program leading to a Registered Health Information Technician credential and/or completion of a four-year program leading to a Registered Health Information Administrator credential.
• Experience working in either a hospital tumor registry or a central cancer registry.
• Experience coding cancer using ICD-O-3 or other related ICD codes.

Responsibilities

• assess data
• ascertain whether data are accurate
• consolidate data
• diagnose and repair errors
• enter the data into computerized records

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees