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NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2023-70544-39026. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM DECEMBER 12, 2023 TO DECEMBER 25, 2023, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
If you are seeking a rewarding position that benefits the lives of everyone in Pennsylvania, we want you to join our team and help manage the state-of-the-art data collections system for Pennsylvania's Birth & Death Registry. We're looking for self-motivated people to support this public health registry by evaluating reports of live births and death. This is an excellent opportunity to start your career with the Commonwealth.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Registry Technician, your work will involve applying standards, coding conventions, and complex registry-specific rules to case corrections; creating patient and incident records by evaluating and consolidating health data reported by health care facilities and practitioners; determining best values among disparate information; and validating consolidated records for completeness and accuracy by resolving edit errors. Work also involves validating the format and content of data files and performing other technical procedures required to incorporate data into a public health registry.
Your duties will include ensuring compliance with birth registrations subject to Title 28 and determining accuracy of underlying causes of death listed on Certificates of Death or in the electronic death registration system.
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 hours per week
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. This position will have two weeks minimum of mandatory on-site training.
- Telework: Under the current Administration, this position may have the opportunity to work from home (telework). In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Telework eligibility ranges from no telework to full-time telework, depending on where the position is assigned and will be determined at time of hire.
- Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. 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 waivedfor 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.
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.
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.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
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