Cancer Registry Consultant

Job 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 a professional relationship 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.
• Aid 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 quality of data 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, as well as inform them on 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.
• 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.
• 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 their peers.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma and two (2) years of experience in cancer abstraction within healthcare/cancer registry setting;
• An associate degree from a Health Information Management (HIM) program, certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA);
• A bachelor’s degree in biology or health-related field.

Preferred Qualification

• Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C).

Application Requirements

• This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of the computer and phone.
• Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid driver’s license.