Cancer Registry Data Specialist (Remote)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Registry Technician for the Department of Health to support statewide cancer registry operations, validate data, and ensure data quality for research and reporting. The role emphasizes attention to detail, confidentiality, and collaboration with reporting entities.

Responsibilities include data validation, quality analysis, discrepancy resolution, and coordinating linkage activities while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Three years of complex clerical experience working in the collection and maintenance of vital events, cancer, or immunization registry data.
• Three years of experience as a Clerical Assistant 3 or Medical Records Assistant working with vital events, cancer, or immunization registries within the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
• One year of technical healthcare data management experience and an associate’s degree in a health or healthcare related field.
• An associate’s degree in a Health Information Technology (HIT) program.
• Eligibility for certification as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) as specified by the National Cancer Registrars Association, Council on Certification.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Data Validation: Review and validate submitted data to ensure accurate information is incorporated into registry files
• Quality Analysis: Analyze records for consistency, validity, and compliance with established standards and requirements
• Error Resolution: Investigate discrepancies, reconcile errors, and determine the best values from reported information
• Case Coordination: Coordinate specialized linkage activities and gather supporting documentation for reporting purposes
• Stakeholder Support: Communicate with reporting entities, address data quality concerns, and maintain positive working relationships
• Confidentiality Protection: Maintain the security, integrity, and confidentiality of sensitive registry data

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Registry Technician for the Department of Health to support statewide cancer registry operations, validate data, and ensure data quality for research and reporting. The role emphasizes attention to detail, confidentiality, and collaboration with reporting entities.

Responsibilities include data validation, quality analysis, discrepancy resolution, and coordinating linkage activities while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.