Oncology Data Specialist

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Harlingen, TX

37d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Registry Operations Group Manager and Lead, serves as lead worker and assists in managing and coordinating Texas Cancer Registry (TCR), Cancer Epidemiology & Surveillance Branch (CESB) activities. Performs administrative, advanced consultative services, and technical assistance work required in directing and facilitating cancer data reporting and cancer data dissemination in the CESB and the Health Service Regions. Performs complex technical work in the area of quality control review and serves as the technical expert for incoming cancer reports and/or medical records submitted by reporting institutions and/or coded by staff. Assists with planning and recommending techniques, standards, policies, and procedures in directing the CESB cancer incidence reporting activities. Assists with training, managing, and evaluating CESB staff. Supports TCR mission and objectives. Work is performed under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment and action.

Requirements

Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) or Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)
Knowledge of data utilization, data collection, data retrieval and data quality assurance procedures.
Knowledge of multiple versions of International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-O) coding schemes (ICD-O-2 and ICD-O-3, 3.2), oncology; anatomy; medical terminology; data collection and retrieval procedures and cancer registry edit criteria.
Knowledge of International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9 and 10).
Technical knowledge of cancer registration, including knowledge of multiple SEER, ACoS, and NAACCR guidelines and standards; and of multiple versions and multiple disease staging and treatment scheme criteria of NAACCR cancer registry edits criteria.
Knowledge of principles and practices of management and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Knowledge of organizational structure, administrative structure and program expectations.
Knowledge of maintaining confidential medical information and documentation.
Skills in the use of Microsoft Office, Windows, cancer registry software, and edits software.
Skill in clear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication with a variety of professional and lay audiences.
Ability to analyze and interpret information and problem solve.
Ability to handle multiple assignments/projects with varying deadlines.
Ability to analyze and interpret coded data, and to monitor and identify problems in coding and case ascertainment.
Ability to read and interpret laws, policies, and procedures governing cancer reporting.
Ability to work well and effectively with others in a cooperative and productive manner.
Ability to create a work environment that encourages productive discussion and problem solving regarding cancer reporting issues.
Ability to actively participate and plan team meetings.
Ability to adapt and modify behavior in response to changes in situations and/or priorities.
Ability to abide by DSHS Guiding Principles, Code of Ethics and Standard of Conduct.
Ability to exercise good judgement in evaluating situations and making recommendations. Ability to plan, organize, lead and manage the efforts of others.
Ability to understand, explain, implement and adhere to the Texas Incidence reporting Law and Rules, public health law and departmental policies.
Ability to abide by DSHS Universal Expectations for Personal Responsibility.
Ability to travel on short notice.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cancer registration

Responsibilities

Participates in managing, overseeing, and coordinating all administrative, advanced consultative, and technical direction for the formulation of standards and techniques for evaluating and obtaining cancer registry follow back and data linkages to program staff and reporting facilities.
Coordinates and oversees cancer registry activities of the CESB.
Coordinates and participates in providing the Registry Operations Manager and Team Lead with proposed work plans for team members dealing with data linkages, casefinding, follow back activities, internal facility profile and cancer software testing.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

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