Central Registry - Data Coordinator
University of Missouri - Columbia (MU)
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on April 1, 2024
Hiring Department
CENTRAL REGISTRY – DATA COORDINATOR
Missouri Cancer Registry & Research Center
Department of Public Health
College of Health Sciences
University of Missouri - Columbia
Job Description
The primary duties are abstracting low volume facility cases and review of data submitted by state-wide reporters for accuracy and consolidation of abstracts from multiple facilities into one best record. You'll get on the job training and plenty of opportunity to get your questions answered as we have quite a collaborative work culture. You would also assist with future audits and gain experience in various other aspects of central registry operations. It is a great way to grow in your professional skills!
Job Responsibilities:
- Abstracting of LVF cases and non-hospital cases, quality control and consolidation based on current QA standards.
- Maintain ongoing contact with reporting facilities to ensure cases are submitted in a timely manner to allow for proper inclusion into studies.
- Assist with review of electronically submitted data for responsibility, completeness, and accuracy. Provide appropriate and timely feedback and corrections to hospitals. Utilizing RegistryPlus software, perform quality control and checks on all data
- Provide feedback and guidance on quality issues with Quality Assurance Coordinator. Timely feedback to reporting facilities.
- Prepare for and conduct training sessions and workshops for hospital-based registrars and other healthcare facilities reporting cancer.
- Perform death clearance (DCO) process including follow-back review of death certificates and analysis of response rates to meet standards set forth by NAACCR and NPCR. Develop methods to decrease DCO rate to meet NAACCR Gold standards and provide feedback to facilities.
- Other job-related duties as necessary and job development
Shift:
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate's degree in a health science or a related medical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired, is necessary.
- Must possess current Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential from the National Cancer Registrar's Association.
- Two or more years' experience abstracting and/or reviewing cancer data in hospital-based or central cancer registry from which an in-depth knowledge of a broad range of cancer diagnoses has been acquired.
- Fully competent to utilize computerized word processing and spreadsheet programs, with proven experience using computerized cancer data collection software.
- Proven communication and persuasion skills needed to successfully interact with medical professionals and researchers to gain their active support and completion of needed records and information requests.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Anticipated Salary Range: $19.15 - $30.23 per hour
Grade: PAT 006
University Title: Central Registry – Data Coordinator
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Application Materials
Completed online application, cover letter, and resume are required.
Applications must be submitted on-line through the University of Missouri website: https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings(search for Job Opening 50378).
Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed until well-qualified applicants are identified to advance to the interview process.
Other Information
The Missouri Cancer Registry and Research Center (MCR) home of the Missouri Cancer Registry — Missouri's state-mandated central cancer registry — is located on the campus of the University of Missouri and housed within the Department of Public Health in the College of Health Sciences. MCR is a collaborative partnership between the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and the University of Missouri. Since 1995, MCR has received financial support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR).
The MU College of Health Sciences – CHS is the University of Missouri system's only college of health sciences and the state's only public health program located on a health sciences campus. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of others. Every day, CHS faculty, staff, and students work towards changing lives through the integration of teaching, service and discovery.https://healthprofessions.missouri.edu/about/
With programs in rehabilitation, diagnostic and imaging sciences, public health. and social work, graduates of the College of Health Sciences fill critical roles in health care. The school is comprised of seven departments and 13 disciplines, each with their own specialized accreditation processes. The school also hosts a satellite program of the University of Missouri-Kansas City College of Pharmacy.
Health professions account for more than 60 percent of the total U.S. health care workforce. Jobs in health professions are projected to grow at least through 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The school is an important member of the University of Missouri Health System. Other members include the Sinclair School of Nursing, the School of Medicine, University Hospitals and Clinics and University Physicians.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
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