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CANCER REGISTRY INTERN

  • 529619
  • PHOENIX
  • DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES
  • Internship
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DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

COME JOIN US! The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

CANCER REGISTRY INTERN

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

JOB LOCATION:

Address:  150 N. 18th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007

** In-Person**

POSTING DETAILS:
 
- The Cancer Registry intern will join our team for 34 weeks, working 19 hours each week.
- Start date - As soon as you’re ready we can accommodate your class schedule so that you may work during business hours.
-You will need to upload a copy of your resume, transcripts, and cover letter explaining how your skills are a good fit for this position, must have a current GPA standing of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Compensation based on education and experience.

 

JOB SUMMARY:
-We are seeking a talented and engaged intern who is working toward a degree and wants to develop beyond the classroom!
"At ADHS, we support a diverse, multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination. This includes accessibility and providing accommodations for employees."
-You would be a great fit if you have excelled in courses such as Applied Technology or Computer & Information Technology or if you can demonstrate that you are particularly tech-savvy. 
-In this role, you will be responsible for preparing electronic and paper case reports, entering paper case reports into the registry database, coding demographic data items and preliminary cancer primary site and histology in the registry database. 
-You will be coached and mentored by the Arizona Cancer Registry Operations Manager, and/or others on the team by collaborating with them on group projects. 
 
YOU WILL BRING THE FOLLOWING TO THE INTERNSHIP: 
● Strong verbal and written communication skills.
● Time management, organization, planning, and problem-solving skills.
● Ability to troubleshoot and identify potential technical challenges. 
 
YOU WILL GAIN THE FOLLOWING FROM THIS INTERNSHIP:
● Introductory knowledge of the Cancer Registry.
● Experience entering data into a cancer registry database.
● Experience working with confidential patient medical records.
● Collaboration with a diverse team of professionals. 
SELECTIVE PREFERENCES:
  • Working towards a degree and a strong desire to develop beyond the classroom.
  • Tech savvy, creative, curious, persistent!

 

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employees who drive on state business require possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11).

 

Contact Us: 

 internship@azdhs.gov

Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-1085. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.

ARIZONA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS)

All Arizona state employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government whereby every employee reflects on performance, reduces waste, and commits to continuous improvement with sustainable progress.  Through AMS, every state employee seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.  
State employees are highly engaged, collaborative and embrace a culture of public service.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements