Cancer Registry Consultant

Position Overview Job Title: Cancer Registry Consultant Agency: 340 Oklahoma State Department of Health Location: Central Office – 123 Robert S. Kerr Job Type: Regular Full‑time Salary: up to $53,230.74, based on education and experience. Benefits Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums. A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations. Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care. Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match. 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full‑time employees. 11 paid holidays a year. Student loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement. Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors. Longevity Bonus for years of service. Position Description This full‑time position supports 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 Establish and maintain professional relationships with staff at reporting facilities such as cancer data reporters, healthcare professionals, administration, 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, clean data through edits and complete follow‑up for cases reported through death certificates. Track assigned reporting facilities on completeness, timeliness, and quality of data submissions and ensure data quality received. Communicate with assigned reporting facilities to ensure compliance with state reporting statutes are met and maintained. Support cancer data reporters on case finding, abstracting, reporting requirements, and inform them of any changes to reporting standards. 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 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 (if applicable). Demonstrate knowledge of and support mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior. Work effectively in a team environment, participating and assisting peers. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma and two (2) years of experience in cancer abstraction within a healthcare/cancer 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); or a bachelor’s degree in biology or health‑related field. Preferred qualification: Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS‑C). Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job‑related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid driver’s license. Application Requirements Applicants must be willing to perform all job‑related travel associated with this position. 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 Strong communication skills both oral and written; understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and basic medical terminology; the ability to be detail oriented; successfully operate in a high functioning team; knowledge of central cancer registry is preferred; experience working with Web Plus and Rocky Mountain Cancer Data Systems software is preferred. Physical Demands And Work Environment This position is set in an office environment and computer based. Being present in the office is an essential function of the job. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Oklahoma