Registry Technician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Registry Technician with the Department of Health, you will play a key part in supporting statewide health information. Your work will help ensure that vital records are complete, correct, and ready for use in public health efforts. This position offers a steady pace, consistent goals, and a clear purpose. Step into a role that supports both accuracy and community well-being—apply today! This position supports the statewide registries by reviewing, analyzing, and improving data submitted from many reporting sources. It helps ensure that registry information is complete, valid, and aligned with state and national standards.

Requirements

• Three years of complex clerical experience working in the collection and maintenance of vital events, cancer, or immunization registry data; or
• Three years of experience as a Clerical Assistant 3 or Medical Records Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) working with vital events, cancer, or immunization registries within the Pennsylvania Department of Health; or
• One year of technical healthcare data management experience and an associate’s degree in a health or healthcare related field; or
• An associate’s degree in a Health Information Technology (HIT) program; or
• Eligibility for certification as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) as specified by the National Cancer Registrars Association, Council on Certification.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain working knowledge of applicable state laws and regulations governing registry data
• Maintain databases that track onboarding progress and identify needs for additional outreach or training
• Assist in developing training materials for electronic registry application modules
• Review and validate data submitted from reporting entities to ensure accurate information is added to the registry
• Analyze data for consistency and validity using knowledge of medical terminology, coding, and program standards
• Collaborate with authorized reporting entities to resolve discrepancies and improve reporting accuracy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree