Lead Cancer Registry Data Specialist

Arizona State Government; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Assistance

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid Holidays

Transit subsidy

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Health Services is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist to coordinate statewide cancer reporting and maintain data quality across facilities. You will lead abstraction, ensure compliance with reporting standards, and train facilities using CDC Web Plus tools.

Responsibilities include managing electronic reports, performing quality assurance, and developing procedures for consistent data submission. Travel statewide may be required; DOE applies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cancer registration standards and data dictionaries.
• Ability to analyze demographic and clinical data for cancer reporting.
• Experience interpreting regulations and guidance documents.
• Experience training reporting entities and providing technical guidance.
• Proficiency with cancer registry software and data quality reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead abstraction and analysis of cancer case reports across facilities.
• Ensure data submission quality, timeliness, and completeness.
• Onboard and train mandated reporters using CDC Web Plus tools.
• Develop best practices for data processing and merging.
• Provide internal training and perform quality assurance reviews.
• Prepare reports for management and federal submittals.
• Attend trainings and conferences; travel statewide as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Operations Administrator.

Skills

Cancer registration

Data analysis

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft/Google/Adobe

Tools

RMCDS

Web Plus

Job description

The Arizona Department of Health Services is seeking an Oncology Data Specialist to coordinate statewide cancer reporting and maintain data quality across facilities. You will lead abstraction, ensure compliance with reporting standards, and train facilities using CDC Web Plus tools.

Responsibilities include managing electronic reports, performing quality assurance, and developing procedures for consistent data submission. Travel statewide may be required; DOE applies.