Registry Technician

THE POSITION

Be a part of the fight against cancer with the Pennsylvania Cancer Registry, where you will collect vital data to reduce the disease's burden and advance the search for a cure. As a Registry Technician within the Division of Statistical Registries, you will ensure the integrity of statewide surveillance used to shape public health policy and research. This role offers an opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to apply medical expertise in a sophisticated data environment dedicated to maintaining the highest national standards of excellence. Apply today to contribute your technical skills to this critical public health mission!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Registry Technician, you will perform technical procedures essential to the concurrent duplication and management of cancer data files. Your work will involve executing complex record linkage, multiple primary determination, and data item consolidation while adhering to quality control protocols to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and validity of consolidated records. Utilizing specialized knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and established state and national program standards, you will investigate and resolve data discrepancies, recommend appropriate follow-back to reporting facilities, and implement revised criteria to maintain data integrity as national standards evolve. Furthermore, you will monitor facility-specific reporting trends, provide ongoing quality feedback to field staff, and assist in the preparation of data quality analysis reports to support the bureau's public health objectives.


Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days per week. You may be required to work onsite as dictated by operational and training needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. This position will have 2 weeks minimum of mandatory on-site training. Please direct all questions regarding telework to Kay Diritto ([email protected]) and Anna Elias ([email protected]).
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of complex clerical experience working in the collection and maintenance of vital events, cancer, or immunization registry data; or
• Three years of experience as a Clerical Assistant 3 or Medical Records Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) working with vital events, cancer, or immunization registries within the Pennsylvania Department of Health; or
• One year of technical healthcare data management experience and an associate’s degree in a health or healthcare related field; or
• An associate’s degree in a Health Information Technology (HIT) program; or
• Eligibility for certification as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) as specified by the National Cancer Registrars Association, Council on Certification.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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