CANCER REGISTRY SPECIALIST 1 - UNDERFILL

Job Summary

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Office of State Epidemiology Cancer Registry has an opening for a full time Cancer Registrar 1 underfill for a Cancer Registrar 2 in Reno or Las Vegas, NV. The underfill will serve as a subject matter resource for Nevada's cancer reporting requirements and work directly with hospitals, pathology laboratories, physician offices, and other reporting entities to ensure accurate, complete and timely submission of reportable cancer data to the Nevada Central Cancer Registry (NCCR). The incumbent monitors reporting compliance, conducts outreach and technical assistance, evaluates data quality, and supports corrective action processes when facilities fall out of compliance. The position utilizes specialized cancer registry software systems, secure data exchange platforms, electronic medical record interfaces, reporting dashboards, and data validation tools to review and analyze cancer case submissions. Responsibilities include interpreting state statutes and regulations related to reportable conditions, developing written correspondence to providers, conducting structured follow-up with noncompliant facilities, and collaborating with internal epidemiology, data quality, and IT teams. Under general supervision, the Cancer Registry Specialist maintains the statewide Cancer Registry, ensuring the accurate identification, collection, verification, uniform maintenance, and quality of cancer data set according to program procedures and State and national data standards as required by federal and State law; provides technical expertise and training to all health care practitioners, health care facilities and/or contracted cancer data abstractors that are required to report cancer data.

Essential Qualifications

Current certification as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) issued by the National Cancer Registrar's Association (NCRA).

Job Duties

Identify, compile and consolidate cancer data from required reporting entities; abstract data, including patient demographics, diagnostic procedures, history and extent of disease, treatment, follow-up, physician and related information from medical records; may review pathology reports, cytology reports, bone marrow reports, autopsy reports, death certificates, disease indices, or oncology and physician logs to identify reportable information; request physician updates; review data for completeness and accuracy and follow-up with data sources as necessary; performs re-abstracting as required; abstract and transcribe information into designated numerical codes and integrates data into a centralized database according to strict protocol requirements; apply edit checks and correct data as required; assist in the preparation of Nevada cancer data for the annual submission to federal agencies. Coordinate the activities of contracted abstractors engaged in the collection and abstraction of cancer data; review submitted data for accuracy, completeness and timeliness in accordance with contract deliverables; and apply edit checks and correct data as required. Serve as the Data Quality Assurance Coordinator; assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive quality assurance program; objectively and systematically review and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of cancer data collection policies and procedures; monitor compliance with reporting requirements to ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of submitted cancer cases; perform quality assurance audits on abstracted medical data; evaluate the extent of data discrepancies; resolve data discrepancies and implement data modifications and/or corrective action as appropriate; research and correct data as necessary; provide feedback to reporting entities regarding quality assessment of their submitted data. Serve as the Education Training Coordinator; assist in the development and implementation of training modules to ensure the correct reporting and accurate coding of cancer data; train internal and external stakeholders regarding changes to federal and State reporting requirements; perform one-on-one refresher training when corrective action is noted during quality assurance audits; develop and present informational presentations at seminar and conferences. Provide information, technical assistance, and interpretation of rules and regulations related to the collection of cancer data to department staff, program participants, and other interested stakeholders to ensure their understanding and/or compliance. Compile data and prepare reports regarding program activity. Perform related duties as assigned. Under general supervision, the incumbent performs duties described in the series concept. This is the journey level in the series.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of: human anatomy, histology, and physiology and effects of cancer on the human body; medical records system procedures and processes; medical terminology; medical coding; cancer treatment modalities including therapies and surgical procedures, rules and regulations related to accessibility and dissemination of healthcare information. General knowledge of: normal and abnormal laboratory values related to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer; computer systems data entry and database management. Ability to: collect, gather, edit, abstract and evaluate data which may be conflicting and/or incomplete; read and interpret medical records to obtain information concerning the treatment, remission or progression of cancer; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; work cooperatively and collaboratively with health care practitioners, facilities and other stakeholders; operate a personal computer, database software, videoconferencing, webinar and other relevant technology.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

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Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

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The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

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