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Health Research, Inc. Central Registry Field Representative in Menands, New York
Applications to be submitted by May 28, 2024
Compensation Grade:
Compensation Details:
Minimum: $55,045.00 - Maximum: $55,045.00 AnnuallyDepartment
(OPH) CCH - Division of Chronic Disease PreventionAbout Health Research, Inc.
Health Research, Inc. (HRI) contributes to the health and well-being of the people of New York State by complementing and enabling the strategic public health goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.
HRI provides best-in-class resource administration for stakeholders and programs related to the work and priorities of the Department of Health and its other partners. HRI does this through the provision of knowledge, expertise, funding guidance, and fiduciary oversight of sponsored program funding for public health and research programs in concert with community partnerships.
Health Research, Inc. (HRI) offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:
Health, dental and vision insurance -Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;
Flexible benefit accounts -Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit;
Generous paid time off -Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;
Tuition support -Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;
Retirement Benefits -HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses;
Employee Assistance Program -Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally;
And so much more!
Job Description:
Responsibilities
The Central Registry Field Representative will be responsible for gathering and maintaining cancer data from reporting facilities and helping to interpret information from various reports and spreadsheets. The incumbent will work with assigned groups of facilities or physicians to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
The incumbent will be responsible for gathering and maintaining complete and accurate cancer data in a timely fashion which is essential to fulfillment of the New York State Cancer Registry's (NYSCR) mandate, which is to reduce the burden of cancer among New Yorkers. The NYSCR uses the information for determining cancer rates and trends, health policy and planning, epidemiological research (including case-control studies), evaluation of cancer control interventions, and identifying and targeting high-risk populations.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of relevant allied health experience; OR a Bachelor's degree in a related field and Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)/Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and three years of relevant allied health experience; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and two years of relevant allied health experience and CTR/ODS certification; OR four years of relevant allied health experience and a CTR/ODS certification.
Related field is defined as biology, health education, clinical laboratory science, health information technology/management, histotechnology, nursing, physician's assistant, public health. 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, professional patient care (e.g., nursing), allied health professional.
National Cancer Registrar Association Oncology Data Specialist (formerly named Certified Tumor Registrar) certification required for satisfactory completion of probationary period.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a state/central tumor registry, hospital tumor registry, other hospital setting, or medical office. Experience using Excel or Access. Knowledge of the cancer disease process, medical terminology, medical and community and health care delivery system. Experience providing professional-level training, especially in the area of health. Experience with quality assurance, including auditing a hospital registry for completeness and accuracy. National Cancer Registrar Association Certified Oncology Data Specialist (formerly named Certified Tumor Registrar).
Conditions of Employment
Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
National Cancer Registrar Association Oncology Data Specialist (formerly named Certified Tumor Registrar) certification required for satisfactory completion of probationary period.
This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting will be available.
HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.
HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.
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Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly