Registry Technician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Registry Technician supports statewide Department of Health registry operations by reviewing, validating, consolidating, and improving reported case information. The role helps maintain accurate and reliable health data and supports quality assurance activities and stakeholder needs. This work contributes to research, reporting, informed decisions, and improved public health outcomes for Pennsylvanians.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following minimum experience or training requirements: three years of complex clerical experience collecting and maintaining vital events, cancer, or immunization registry data; three years as a Clerical Assistant 3 or Medical Records Assistant (Commonwealth title or equivalent Federal Government title, as determined by the Office of Administration) working with vital events, cancer, or immunization registries within the Pennsylvania Department of Health; one year of technical healthcare data management experience and an associate’s degree in a health or healthcare-related field; an associate’s degree in a Health Information Technology (HIT) program; or eligibility for Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification as specified by the National Cancer Registrars Association, Council on Certification.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• If claiming education toward meeting the minimum requirements, attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate submitted data to ensure accurate information is incorporated into registry files.
• Analyze records for consistency, validity, and compliance with established standards and requirements.
• Investigate discrepancies, reconcile errors, and determine the best values from reported information.
• Coordinate specialized linkage activities and gather supporting documentation for reporting purposes.
• Communicate with reporting entities, address data quality concerns, and maintain positive working relationships.
• Maintain the security, integrity, and confidentiality of sensitive registry data.

What This Job Offers

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