Cancer Registry Consultant

Location: Central Office – 123 Robert S Kerr Ave; OKC, OK

Salary: up to $53,230.74, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full time

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Position Description: The Cancer Registry Consultant is responsible for supporting the Oklahoma Central Cancer Registry (OCCR) by collecting and maintaining complete, timely and high-quality cancer data from various Oklahoma health facilities. Data are collected in accordance with Oklahoma Law and according to the standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-National Program for Cancer Registries and the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff at reporting facilities such as: cancer data reporters, healthcare professionals, management, etc. to collect and maintain tumor-specific and demographic information related to cancer cases among Oklahoma residents.
• Assist OCCR functions to consolidate reported cancer cases, review duplicate cases, case finding, abstracting cancer information from hospital records, cleaning data through edits and completing follow up for cases reported through death certificates.
• Track assigned reporting facilities on completeness, timeliness, and quality of data submissions and ensuring quality of data received.
• Communicate with assigned reporting facilities to ensure compliance with state reporting statutes are met and maintained.
• Assist in training cancer data reporters on case finding, abstracting, and reporting, as well as informing them on any changes to reporting standards.
• Assist in training cancer data reporters on uploading the cancer data as well as troubleshooting issues with uploading.
• Assist with the development of materials for the OCCR policy and procedures manual and grant required reports.
• Assist with the preparation of grant required reports such as Mid-Year Progress Report and End of Year Report.
• Provide support to a federally and state legislatively mandated surveillance system.
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
• Attend at least 75% of webinars offered by NPCR and NAACCR annually and participate in cancer abstraction, reporting, and registry data management trainings as needed. Attend training as identified by employee development plan, funding source, and national standard setters for central cancer registries. Complete necessary CE hours and requirements to maintain ODS-C certification.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma and two (2) years of experience in cancer abstraction within healthcare/ registry setting; OR an associate degree from a Health Information Management (HIM) program, certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). Preferred qualification: Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C).

Application Requirements

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  
  

Valued Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of central cancer registry is preferred; experience working with Web Plus and Rocky Mountain Cancer Data Systems software is preferred; strong communication skills both oral and written; the ability to be detail oriented; successfully operate in a high functioning team.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; carry light items; drive an automobile. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Occasionally, in state overnight and weekend travel may be required. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job