About the Position: This position is located in the Naval Medical Center Office of Dir. of Admin, Patient Administration This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

Collaborates with Automated Central Tumor Registry (ACTUR) consultants and advises CMRA, Patient Administration Department on problems, procedures, and methods of collecting and retrieving data. Serve as subject matter expert on the American College of Surgeon's (ACoS) cancer program standards. Ensure that cancer data submitted to the National Cancer Databases (NCDB) during the annual Call for Data are submitted within the specified time frame Ensure that applicable cancer data is submitted to the Rapid Quality Reporting System (RQRS) of the NCDB for all valid performance measures and adheres to RQRS quality standards. Manage and direct operations of the Tumor Registry and coordinates functions of the registry. Manage program design, input and retrieval of the computerized cancer database with the Information Management Department (IMD) and other personnel as necessary. Act as a liaison between NMCSD Tumor Registrars and NTRC. Ensures cancer data is recorded and submitted to Automated Central Tumor Registry (ACTUR). Oversee the compilation and maintenance of a comprehensive database utilizing the Automated Central Tumor Registry (ACTUR) of all patients diagnosed and/or treated for cancer at Naval Medical Center, San Diego Ensure accuracy and completeness of appropriate staging and coding and the inclusion of all pertinent patient data.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination.
• National Cancer Registry Association (NCRA) Preferred

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and /or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes confirm cancer data submitted is complaint with cancer program standards; perform quality control planning of cancer registry data; provide patient follow-up on survival analyses and statistical reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83DZ DHA SAN DIEGO MARKET DO NOT USE San Diego, CA 92134 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk