Central Registry Cancer Specialist II
Core
Assess, validate, consolidate, and repair cancer data to support the New York State Cancer Registry's mandate of reducing cancer burden through epidemiological research and health policy planning.
Role type
Senior IC cancer data specialist
Builds
Computerized records for the New York State Cancer Registry
Domain
Public health / Oncology data management
Required skills
Data validation, error diagnosis and repair, data entry, epidemiological data analysis, ICD-O-3 coding, grant compliance reporting
Preferred skills
RHIT/RHIA designation, hospital tumor registry experience, biology/anatomy/physiology coursework, Registered Health Information Technician/Administrator credentials
Technologies
Computerized records systems, ICD-O-3 coding standards
Responsibilities
Assess data accuracy, consolidate data, diagnose and repair errors, enter data into computerized records, ensure compliance with grant funding requirements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
