Central Registry Field Representative

$57,247 - $57,247/Yr

Health Research - Menands, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Menands, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Central Registry Field Representative at Health Research, Inc. plays a vital role in the Bureau of Cancer Epidemiology by gathering and maintaining cancer data from various reporting facilities. This position is essential for fulfilling the New York State Cancer Registry's mandate to reduce the burden of cancer among New Yorkers. The representative will ensure accurate and timely reporting of cancer data, which is crucial for determining cancer rates, health policy planning, and epidemiological research.

Responsibilities

• Gather and maintain cancer data from reporting facilities.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of cancer data.
• Interpret information from various reports and spreadsheets.
• Work with assigned groups of facilities such as hospitals and medical offices.
• Support the New York State Cancer Registry's mandate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's degree in a related field and Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and three years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience and ODS certification; OR four years of relevant experience and an ODS certification.
• Relevant experience includes medical/disease abstraction or coding, data analysis of health information, quality assurance of health information, healthcare or public health administration, public health education, or professional patient care.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a state/central tumor registry or hospital tumor registry.
• Experience using Excel or Access.
• Knowledge of the cancer disease process and medical terminology.
• Experience providing professional-level training in health.
• Experience with quality assurance, including auditing for completeness and accuracy.
• Experience developing written communications such as procedures and reports.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance with several plans to choose from.
• Flexible benefit accounts for medical, dependent care, and adoption assistance.
• Generous paid time off including federal and state holidays, sick, vacation, and personal leave.
• Tuition support for educational or training opportunities.
• Retirement benefits including participation in the New York State and Local Retirement System.
• Employee Assistance Program providing wellness programs and confidential services.