Cancer Registry Specialist Temporary

Job Posting Title
Cancer Registry Specialist Temporary

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 Center for Health Statistics

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
August 22, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Part time

Job Type
Temporary

Compensation
Up to $27.19 per hour, based on education and experience

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Job Description

Location: Central Office; 123 Robert S Kerr Ave OKC, OK/Remote

Salary: Up to $27.19 per hour based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Part time

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with flexibility up to 19 hours per week

Position Description:

The Cancer Registry Specialist - Temporary supports the Oklahoma Central Cancer Registry (OCCR). It is responsible for providing critical assistance to the registry operations and data management. This position will help ensure that the collection and quality of cancer data meet standards set forth by state law, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-National Program for Cancer Registries (NPCR) and the North American Association of Central Cancer Registry (NAACCR). This part-time temporary telework position that supports the Oklahoma Central Cancer Registry (OCCR) by collecting and maintaining complete, timely and high-quality cancer data from various Oklahoma health facilities. Data are collected in accordance with Oklahoma Law and according to the standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-National Program for Cancer Registries and the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries. The hourly rate is up to $27.19 based on education and experience and up to 20 hours per week.

Duties:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Train staff and reporting facilities on current cancer abstraction standards and reporting requirements as mandated by state laws.
  
  
• Communicate with reporting facilities and provide technical advice.
  
• Responsible for reviewing tumor-specific and demographic information related to each cancer that is diagnosed and/or treated in Oklahoma health facilities.
  
• Assist with year-end activities for completeness and quality review for data submissions to NPCR-CSS and NAACCR.
  
• Assist with clearing edits, performing consolidation, reviewing sequence 90s to support data submission.
  
• Provide support to state legislative mandated surveillance system.
  
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
  
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma and four (4) years’ experience working with cancer registry data and a current certification as a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR). Preference will be given to applicants with two or more years’ post certification experience working with cancer registry data. (CTR)

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
  
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  

Valued Knowledge, skills and abilities

Extensive knowledge and experience in cancer registry operations and functions is preferred; strong communication skills both oral and written; good interpersonal skills; and the ability to be detail oriented.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed within a climate-controlled setting with exposure to moderate noise level. Occasionally more extreme settings will be encountered. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to: talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, carry light items, and drive an automobile. This position requires periods of sitting and daily use of computer and phone. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Occasional in and out of state overnight and weekend travel may be required.

Telework: This position is fully remote and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .

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• Oklahoma State Department of Health

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