Job Title: Cancer Registry Administrator Location: Indianapolis, IN 46204 Duration: 5+ Months **Hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)**
**37.5 hours a week, 7.5 hours a day**
Job Description:
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Files incoming cancer data reports from healthcare facilities (electronically stores faxed, mailed information).
- Conducts death clearance follow back (detailed guidance and orientation will be provided, this task starts in April).
- Conducts data pull for virtually pooled registry requests from the research community or national agencies for approved studies (guidance and orientation will be provided).
- Updates cancer reporting healthcare facility contact information in software systems SEER*DMS, Web Plus.
- Participates in developing registry policies and procedures to standardize operations (co-write SOPs under guidance).
Job Requirements:
- Proficiency in using computers (Microsoft Enterprise - Word, Excel, Teams) and ability to quickly learn and use new software systems. Bachelor's degree is required.
- High preference to those certified as an Oncology Data Specialist (formerly Certified Tumor Registrar, CTR) and/or work experience as a cancer registrar.
- Minimum two years of work experience in roles related to collecting and managing data in health care or health care administration.
- Ability to compose technically accurate correspondence and reports using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to attend to detail and maintain accuracy and confidentiality.
- Teamwork skills.
- Knowledge of HIPAA compliance requirements.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:No supervisory responsibilities will be required.
Difficulty of Work:Work involves standardized operations requiring application of pertinent agency policies, laws, and regulations to specific varying cases.
Responsibility:Incumbent works independently.
Personal Work Relationships:This individual will be expected to partner with agency personnel and related stakeholders' working towards completion of assigned functions. Exceptional customer service is provided to agency partners and/or the public.
Physical Effort:Standard office work. This position is full time, 5 days a week, to accumulate no more than 37.5 hours a week (hybrid, 3 days a week from the office and 2 days a week remote).
Working Conditions:Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field (healthcare administration, public health, etc.)
- Minimum two years of experience in roles related to data collection and management in healthcare or healthcare administration
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Enterprise tools (Word, Excel, Teams)
- Experience in collecting and managing data in healthcare or health administration settings
- Familiarity w/confidentiality & privacy regulations related to healthcare data w/ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with ability to multi-task and work independently
- Certified as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS), formerly Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR), or prior experience as a cancer registrar (Nice to have)
