The Department of Preventive Medicine is in search of a CSP Data Collection Specialist III for the Los Angeles Cancer Surveillance Program at the University of Southern California. This is the cancer registry for Los Angeles County, one of the largest and most scientifically active cancer registries in the United States.
Employment involves performing specialized skills required of a Certified Tumor Registrar including (1) coding, classification, consolidation and quality control of cancer registry case reports using ICD-O and SEER staging guidelines, (2) accurately and completely entering data in registry data systems, (3) contributing to the development and improvement of cancer registry data collection and processing procedures, (4) maintaining expertise as a Certified Tumor Registrar, demonstrating technical and professional skills, (5) assuring protection of confidential data and (6) assisting with special data collection and quality control projects.
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational capabilities with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks, will be adept at problem-solving, and will have strong leadership and effective communication capabilities. Certified Tumor Registrar status is required; a bachelorâs degree is preferred.
Minimum Education: Specialized/technical trainingMinimum Experience: 3 yearsMinimum Field of Expertise: CTR, quality assurance editor with knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology
Internal Number: REQ20081154
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