Oklahoma State Department of Health
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States
Mar 21, 2024
Full Time
Job Posting Title Cancer Registry Consultant Agency 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Supervisory Organization 340 Center for Health Statistics Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation The annual salary is up to $53,231 based on education and experience. Job Description Location: 123 Robert S Kerr Ave OKC, OK 73102 Salary: Up to $53,231 based on education and experience. Full Time /Part Time: Full Time Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Primary Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with flexibility in 30/60 minute lunch. Why you’ll love it here! RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!! What is Public Health? Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees. 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 venders. Longevity Bonus for years of service Position Description: This full-time telework 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. The annual salary for this position is up to $53,231 based on education and experience. Duties: Establish and maintain a professional relationship with staff at hospitals such as: cancer data reporters, healthcare professionals, management, etc. in order 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. 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. Special Requirements Full-time teleworking position. Employees will be required to follow the OSDH telework policy. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of the computer and phone. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. 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 cancer registry is preferred; strong communication skills both oral and written; and the ability to be detail oriented. Physical Demands and Work Environment: This position is set in an office environment, computer based. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach. Telework: This position is 100% Telework and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion. * Remote/telework with requirement to be in office for annual retreat (2 days). If in-state, must attend biweekly team meetings in person.* 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. Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.