Cancer Registry Data Specialist - Telework Eligible

Texas Department of State Health Services; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Telework options

ADA accommodations

Job summary

Texas Department of State Health Services seeks a Program Specialist III to support the Texas Cancer Registry, performing complex data analysis, coding, and quality assurance. You will work under supervision with the Registry Operations team to improve cancer reporting and data dissemination.

The role requires ICD-O knowledge, data quality skills, and strong collaboration with CESB staff. Telework options may be available; this is a full-time, nonexempt position located in Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• Experience with cancer registry operations and reporting.
• Familiarity with ICD-O coding schemes (ICD-O-3, 3.2).
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and national cancer quality guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze cancer registry data for reporting accuracy and completeness.
• Perform casefinding, abstracting, coding, and data quality activities.
• Provide technical guidance on registry processes and standards to team members.

Skills

Data analysis

Cancer data review

Coding review (ICD-O)

Registry reporting knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Quality assurance

Education

Oncology Data Specialist - Certified (ODS-C)

Tools

Microsoft Office

cancer registry software

edits software

Job description

Texas Department of State Health Services seeks a Program Specialist III to support the Texas Cancer Registry, performing complex data analysis, coding, and quality assurance. You will work under supervision with the Registry Operations team to improve cancer reporting and data dissemination.

The role requires ICD-O knowledge, data quality skills, and strong collaboration with CESB staff. Telework options may be available; this is a full-time, nonexempt position located in Houston, TX.