Central Registry Cancer Specialist ll

Applications to be submitted by November 21, 2025

Compensation Grade:

P14

Compensation Details:

Minimum: $53,357.00 - Maximum: $53,357.00 Annually

Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions).

Department

(OPH) CCH - Division of Chronic Disease Prevention - Bureau of Cancer Epidemiology

Job Description:

Responsibilities

The Central Registry Cancer Specialist II will assess data, ascertain whether data are accurate, consolidate data, diagnose and repair errors, and enter the data into computerized records. These records are essential to the fulfillment of the New York State Cancer Registry (NYSCR)’s mandate, which is to reduce the burden of cancer among New Yorkers. 

The NYSCR collects data for use in determining cancer rates and trends, for health policy and planning, for epidemiological research (including case-control studies), for evaluation of cancer control interventions, and to identify and target high-risk populations.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and two years of experience in an Allied Health field or closely related experience; OR four years of experience in an Allied Health field; OR certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS).

Accepted related fields are Biology; Community Health Education; Health Information Management; Health Information Technology; Histotechnology; Nursing; Nutrition; Physical Therapy Assistant; Physician's Assistant; and Public Health.

National Cancer Registrar Association Oncology Data Specialist certification required for satisfactory completion of the probationary period.

Preferred Qualifications

RHIT and/or RHIA designation. Certified Oncology Data Specialist. Knowledge or completion of coursework in biology, anatomy, and/or physiology. Nursing experience and/or completion of a two-year program leading to a Registered Health Information Technician credential and/or completion of a four-year program leading to a Registered Health Information Administrator credential. Experience working in either a hospital tumor registry or a central cancer registry. Experience coding cancer using ICD-O-3 or other related ICD codes.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

National Cancer Registrar Association Oncology Data Specialist certification required for satisfactory completion of the probationary period.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.  

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About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRI plays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.

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