What You'll Do:
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Review, analyze, code, and enter cancer incidence data into the state registry.
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Determine case reportability using cancer registry rules and medical information.
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Check incoming reports for completeness and accuracy; resolve data discrepancies.
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Abstract and code hardcopy submissions and consolidate multiple reports into unified case records.
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Maintain compliance with HIPAA and all privacy requirements.
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Provide technical assistance to reporting facilities to resolve documentation or coding issues.
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Link registry data with Vital Statistics death records to identify missing cases.
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Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure data meets national registry standards (e.g., NAACCR, NPCR, SEER, AJCC).
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Support registry operations, process improvements, training materials, and special projects.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
18 mos. exp. in review, edit, coding & classifying of cancer data;
AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in operation of word processing equipment or personal computer using basic word processing techniques & data entry.
Completion of associates core program in Health Information Management; AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in operation of word processing equipment or personal computer using basic word processing techniques & data entry.
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Health Administration
Technical Skills: Clerical & Data Entry, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Public Health
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Written Communication
Educational Transcript Requirements:
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.
Additional Qualifications:
Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
Certified Tumor Registrar/Oncology Data Specialist
Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician or Registered Health Information Administrator
Associates or advanced degree in Health Information Management or other healthcare related field
Experience in use of registry-specific technical materials (e.g., North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, American Association for Cancer Research, Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards, American Joint Committee on Cancer Staging Manuals)
Experience working in a cancer registry
Experience working with cancer registry computer software (e.g., Registry Plus Software System, Health Level 7[HL7] Integration Software)
Coursework in Anatomy or Physiology
Experience providing technical assistance or training
Experience writing instructional/educational materials
All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.
Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information:
ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 29, Step 1 of the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule ($24.88 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($25.61) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.
Oncology Data Specialist (formerly Certified Tumor Registrar [CTR]) receive a 5% pay supplement; on-going renewal/maintenance of certification by National Cancer Registrars Association (i.e., NCRA) Council on Certification is necessary to retain pay supplement.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.
STATUS OF POSTED POSITION:
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BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
