Health Services Consultant 3 – Quality Assurance/Education Coordinator (DOH2575)

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Health Services Consultant 3 – Quality Assurance/Education Coordinator (DOH2575)

Salary

$4,036.00 - $5,290.00 Monthly

Location

Thurston County – Tumwater, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

DOH2575

Department

Dept. of Health

Division

Prevention and Community Health (PCH)

Opening Date

06/23/2015

Closing Date

2/4/2016 4:17 PM Pacific

Description

 
SALARY NOTE: Salary listed reflects the 3% increase effective July 1, 2015
 
NOTE: This announcement has been reposted to invite additional candidates to apply. Applicants who applied prior to April 15, 2015, NEED NOT REAPPLY. 
 
Applicant review is on-going.
There is one (1) opening for a permanent full-time Health Services Consultant 3 (HSC 3) within the Division of Prevention and Community Health, Office of Healthy Communities, Surveillance and Evaluation Section, Washington State Cancer Registry. This recruitment may be used to fill other HSC 3 positions within the section.
 
Agency Profile
 
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) works with federal, state, tribal, and local partners to help protect and improve the health of people in Washington. Our programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide education to help people make good health decisions and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies. DOH recognizes that employees are its most valuable resource. We trust them to be innovative, challenge existing processes, and make the best decisions. We strive to hire, develop, and retain a competent and diverse workforce. To learn more about DOH, visit http://www.doh.wa.gov.
 
Primary Duties
 
The Washington State Cancer Registry (WSCR) is part of the Surveillance and Evaluation (S&E) Section within the Office of Healthy Communities. The purpose of the S&E section is to support the agency mission by providing strategic information to guide policy and programs that serve the populations in Washington State.  S&E gathers, analyzes, interprets and reports on data that describe the health status, health care, behaviors and other pertinent issues related to health. The section also evaluates the effectiveness and impact of the programs operating within the Office of Healthy Communities.
 
This position reports to the registry manager and is primarily responsible for maintaining and enhancing quality assurance systems and educational strategies for the Washington State Cancer Registry. S/he coordinates the development, implementation and evaluation of WSCR's quality assurance plan (internal and external) to ensure that WSCR data meets the highest national standards. This position coordinates the development and delivery of education and training opportunities for cancer registrars, health care professionals, and WSCR staff. S/he collaborates with other WSCR Certified Tumor Registrars (CTRs) to ensure the state registry operates in ways consistent with national standards, guidelines and expectations. Upon request of the registry manager performs a variety of tasks such as: abstracting cancer case information, case consolidation (pending), and edits.
 
Duties include:
 
  • Coordinates planning and implementation of the annual 12 and 24 month data submission (Call for Data) to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR).
 
  • Develops, implements, and monitors the effectiveness of the registry's quality assurance plan.
 
  • Coordinates training and education activities for Certified Tumor Registrars working at the Washington State Cancer Registry (WSCR), and reporting facilities.
 
  • Coordinates the planning, implementation and evaluation quality assurance systems.
 
  • Applies quality improvement methods/tools to improve efficiency, accuracy and overall data quality.
 
  • Attends state and national meetings, as required, to represent Washington State and/or WSCR.
 
  • Participates as an active member of the Surveillance and Evaluation Unit within the Office of Healthy Communities to receive program and department information in order to maintain a cohesive and coordinated program.
 
Required Qualifications
          NOTE: Experience may have been gained concurrently.
 
  • Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) designation from the National Cancer Registrars Association in active status.
 
  • Two (2) or more years (full-time equivalency) experience working in a hospital OR central cancer registry.
 
  • Two (2) or more years (full-time equivalency) of abstracting experience.
 
  • Working knowledge of cancer disease processes, including tumor nomenclature, medical terminology, medical procedures, anatomy and physiology.
 
  • Demonstrated experience using cancer coding schema/formats provided by a national standards setter in one (1) or more of the following, such as the:
o   North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR),
o   National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR),
o   American Joint Commission on Cancer (AJCC),
o   Commission on Cancer (CoC),
o   Surveillance Evaluation and End Results (SEER)
 
Desired Qualifications
          NOTE: Experience may have been gained concurrently.
 
  • A Bachelor's degree or higher in Health Information Management or a healthcare-related field (e.g., biology), or equivalent.
 
  • Three (3) or more years (full-time equivalency) experience working in a hospital AND central cancer registry.
 
  • Three (3) or more years (full-time equivalency) of abstracting experience.
 
  • Demonstrated experience with case consolidation, and resolving edits.
 
  • Working knowledge of the Registry Plus suite products developed by the CDC.
 
Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions
 
With or without an accommodation, I am:
 
·       Willing and able to work indoors, at a desk/workstation the majority of a work day, in an open office environment with possible conversation and other noise distractions.
 
·       Willing and able to work in a smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free, and scent-neutral environment.
 
·       Willing and able to occasionally work in excess of 40 hours per week and/or to adjust normally scheduled hours, which may include evening and weekends, to meet program needs and critical deadlines.
 
·       Willing and able to occasionally travel throughout the state and nationwide which may include overnight stays, as required, while performing the duties of this position.
 
·       Willing and able to work in a fast-paced/stressful environment with multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
 
·       Willing and able to interact and work with customers, some of whom may be frustrated or distressed in a positive, friendly and supportive manner that meets the needs and standards of the office and the agency.
 
·       Willing and able to maintain confidentiality regarding information accessed or discussed while performing the duties of the position.
 
 
Note: This position is covered by an "Agency Shop" provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent of this position must either join the union and pay union dues, or pay the union a representational or other fee within 30 days of the date you are placed into pay status.
 
The Washington State Department of Health is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Applicants wishing assistance or alternative formats in the process should contact Cher Williams at (360) 236-4545, Cher.Williams@doh.wa.gov, or TDD Relay at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
 
Application Process
 
Individuals interested in applying for this position should select the "Apply" button and submit the following:
 
1.           A current and detailed applicant profile. 
2.           Three (3) or more professional references (to be included in your applicant profile).  Please include at least one supervisor, peer, and if you've supervised other staff, a subordinate.
3.           Responses to the Supplemental Questions.
There is one (1) opening for a permanent full-time Health Services Consultant 3 (HSC 3) within the Division of Prevention and Community Health, Office of Healthy Communities, Surveillance and Evaluation Section, Washington State Cancer Registry. This recruitment may be used to fill other HSC 3 positions within the section.

Supplemental Information

* Important information regarding the Application Process and the Supplemental Questions

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process and Supplemental Questions in-full will have their responses reviewed for consideration. 

NOTE:  Education and experience selected, listed and/or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the detailed applicant profile submitted.

More than Just a Paycheck!
 
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

 
Read about our benefits:
 
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work. Check with the agency human resource office for specific benefit information.

Insurance Benefits
 
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.  There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.  Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.  Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.  To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.
 
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
 
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).  New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
 
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).  This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
 
Vacation (Annual Leave)
 
You begin accruing vacation starting your first month of employment. Since we value your loyalty, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Vacation accrues for full-time employees per WAC 357-31-165.
 
Holidays
 
Full-time employees are entitled to eleven* paid holidays:
 
HOLIDAY
DATE
 
New Year's Day
January 1
 
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday
Third Monday in January
 
Presidents' Day
Third Monday in February
 
Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
 
Independence Day
July 4
 
Labor Day
First Monday in September
 
Veterans' Day
November 11
 
Thanksgiving Day
Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
 
Christmas Day
December 25
 
Personal Holiday
Employee's selection each calendar year

*Employees who are members of certain Unions are entitled to an additional personal leave day of their choice. Please refer to specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
 
Social Security
 
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
 
Sick Leave
 
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Paid sick leave may be used for reasons included in WAC 357-31-130.
 
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information.

01
SELECT ONE: How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
  • a. DOH Employment site
  • b. DOH Employee
  • c. Careers.wa.gov site
  • d. Employment Security/WorkSource
  • e. APHA – Public Health CareerMart
  • f. Friend or Acquaintance
  • g. Job Fair – if selected, answer Question 2
  • h. Other – if selected, answer Question 2
02
If you selected "g" or "h" to Question 1: LIST where you learned about this employment opportunity and if it was a Job Fair, the date you attended. (Examples: Job Fair – JBLM, June 30, 2013; OR, Indeed.com; OR, The Journal of Commerce, etc.)
03
All responses and statements in the Applicant Profile and in my responses to the Supplemental Questions that I have submitted to apply for this position are true and complete to the best of my knowledge; and I understand that the state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading responses are cause for rejection of this application or dismissal from employment.
  • Yes
  • No
04
Copy and paste, or type your letter of interest that addresses the Required and Desired Qualifications as stated in the Job Announcement. REMINDER: This is a TEXT ONLY box and will not spell or grammar check.
05
I have read and I understand the Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions that are listed in the job posting and I am willing and able to accept these conditions if offered and accept the position.
  • Yes
  • No
06
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: I have the following REQUIRED certification and experience/knowledge:
  • a. I have a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) designation from the National Cancer Registrars Association in active status.
  • b. I have two (2) or more years (full-time equivalency) experience working in a hospital OR central cancer registry.
  • c. I have two (2) or more years (full-time equivalency) of abstracting experience.
  • d. I have working knowledge of cancer disease processes, including tumor nomenclature, medical terminology, medical procedures, anatomy and physiology.
  • e. NONE of the above.
07
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: I have the REQUIRED demonstrated experience using cancer coding schema/formats provided by a national standards setter in one (1) or more of the following, such as the:
  • a. North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR),
  • b. National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR),
  • c. American Joint Commission on Cancer (AJCC),
  • d. Commission on Cancer (COC),
  • e. Surveillance Evaluation and End Results (SEER),
  • f. Other national standards setter,
  • g. NONE of the above.
08
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: I have the following DESIRED qualifications:
  • a. I have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Health Information Management or a healthcare-related field (e.g., biology), or equivalent.
  • b. I have three (3) or more years (full-time equivalency) experience working in a hospital AND central cancer registry.
  • c. I have three (3) or more years (full-time equivalency) of abstracting experience.
  • d. I have demonstrated experience with case consolidation, and resolving edits.
  • e. I have working knowledge of the Registry Plus suite products developed by the CDC.
  • f. NONE of the above.
09
If you selected "a" to Question 8: DEGREE – LIST your degree and major, awarding institution, month and year awarded, and complete name that degree was awarded under (for verification purposes) for each degree listed.

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