Health Program Coordinator l

Health Research Incorporated • Menands, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Health Program Coordinator I to work within the New York State Cancer Registry (NYSCR), Bureau of Cancer Epidemiology, New York State Department of Health. This role is responsible for ensuring the completeness, timeliness, and accuracy of statewide cancer registry data. The Health Program Coordinator I will provide oversight for the case processing workflow, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including field representatives, case processing supervisors, quality control specialists, research scientists, and IT specialists, to optimize data collection, resolve reporting bottlenecks, and standardize communication with reporting facilities.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of experience in program coordination in a public health, health, health regulatory, or human services related program; OR an associate’s degree in a related field and five years of such experience; OR seven years of such experience.
• At least one year of experience must have included supervision of staff and/or program management.
• A master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• 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

• Certification as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C)
• Experience working in a central cancer registry
• Proficiency in SEERDMS
• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience and proficiency with spreadsheets and databases using software applications such as Excel, Access or similar
• Understanding of relational databases and familiarity with writing SQL queries to interpret and summarize data
• Experience developing professional reports and delivering formal presentations

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the completeness, timeliness, and accuracy of statewide cancer registry data.
• Providing oversight for the case processing workflow.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including field representatives, case processing supervisors, quality control specialists, research scientists, and IT specialists, to optimize data collection, resolve reporting bottlenecks, and standardize communication with reporting facilities.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 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