Reference #: 4514443 THE POSITION Attention all self-motivated individuals! Would you enjoy a rewarding position that ultimately benefits the lives of everyone in Pennsylvania? Join the Department of Health as a Registry Technician. This position enjoys being an important part of state-of-the-art data collections systems for the Pennsylvania Birth & Death Registry. An employee in this job supports a public health registry by evaluating reports of live birth and reports of death. These systems are used to make data driven decisions that improve lives of Commonwealth citizens. Does this sound like a great fit for you? Apply today and start your new and exciting Commonwealth career!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK Work involves applying standards, coding conventions, and complex registry-specific rules to case corrections and creating patient and incident records by evaluating and consolidating health data reported by health care facilities and practitioners. Work also involves determining best values among disparate information and validating consolidated records for completeness and accuracy by resolving edit errors. In addition, you are responsible for validating the format and content of data files and performing other technical procedures required to incorporate data into a public health registry.

Examples of work include ensuring compliance with birth registrations relating to determination of non-spousal parentage and reviewing all reported foreign-born adoptions in order to appropriately apply citizenship statements to the birth record. Another example is determining accuracy of underlying causes of death listed on Certificates of Death or in the electronic death registration system by reviewing all reported medical conditions and applying federal standards for classifying underlying causes of death.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework), full-time, after two weeks of mandatory on-site training. You would be required to report to the office 1 day per month as needed for training. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Eligibility for certification as a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) as specified by the National Cancer Registrars Association Council on Certification; or An associate's degree in a Health Information Technology (HIT) program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education; or An associate's degree in a health or healthcare related field and one year of technical healthcare data management experience. Other Requirements:

PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.