Cancer Registry Program Specialist - Data Quality

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Department of State Health Services seeks a Program Specialist III to support the Texas Cancer Registry, performing data collection, abstraction, coding, and quality control tasks. You will assess data reliability, perform analyses, and help ensure reporting compliance across facilities.

You will work under supervision with a focus on accuracy, policy adherence, and collaboration across the CESB and regional teams. This role requires strong data skills and cooperative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience with cancer registration.
• Knowledge of ICD-O coding schemes (ICD-O-3, 3.2).
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and cancer registry data standards.
• Ability to use registry software tools and data quality measures.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, collect, organize, and analyze cancer registry data.
• Perform quality control review of cancer reports and records.
• Abstract, code, and verify cancer data and staging information.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on registry processes.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures for data quality.

Skills

Data analysis

Quality assurance

Data retrieval

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

ICD-O coding

EDITS software

Reporter Plus

Job description

Department of State Health Services seeks a Program Specialist III to support the Texas Cancer Registry, performing data collection, abstraction, coding, and quality control tasks. You will assess data reliability, perform analyses, and help ensure reporting compliance across facilities.

You will work under supervision with a focus on accuracy, policy adherence, and collaboration across the CESB and regional teams. This role requires strong data skills and cooperative teamwork.