Subject Matter Expert-Central Cancer Registry Operations Team

Eagle Health Analytics is seeking a Subject Matter Expert. The Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Cancer Registry Operations provides advanced expertise in cancer registry systems, workflows, data interoperability, and compliance with national standards, including NAACCR guidelines. This SME role primarily focuses on supporting FHIR® and CDA protocols, including their Implementation Guides (IGs), within cancer registry systems, ensuring interoperability, enhancing data quality, and optimizing cancer reporting standards. The SME collaborates with internal teams, external stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and vendor workgroups to support the development and enhancement of cancer registry software.

Key Responsibilities:

• FHIR & CDA Support and Implementation:

• Lead and advise on the implementation of FHIR® and CDA protocols within cancer registry systems to improve data exchange and reporting.
• Define requirements for FHIR profiles and CDA document templates that support cancer registry workflows and compliance with national standards.
• Provide support for FHIR® and CDA Implementation Guides (IGs) to ensure that cancer registry data exchange systems are aligned with the latest interoperability standards.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure proper integration of FHIR and CDA into cancer registry data exchange and reporting systems.

• Cancer Registry Workflow Expertise:

• Provide expert guidance on cancer registry workflows, data collection, processing, and reporting, ensuring compliance with NAACCR, CDC, and state-specific standards.
• Use expertise in coding standards (e.g., LOINC, SNOMED, ICD-O, TNM staging, CPT) to inform software development and ensure accurate data mapping and reporting.
• Serve as a consultant for software enhancements focused on FHIR® and CDA integration for improved cancer data exchange.

• Collaboration with CDC and Stakeholders:

• Work closely with CDC SMEs and FHIR experts to ensure alignment of eMaRC functionality with broader public health reporting efforts.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance cancer registry systems with FHIR and CDA functionalities that improve data exchange.

• Software Development and Testing:

• Support the development and testing of FHIR and CDA-enabled systems for cancer registry applications.
• Lead the development and validation of test cases, scenarios, and tools to improve registry software functionality and ensure interoperability across cancer registry systems.

• Training and Mentorship:

• Coordinate and deliver training on FHIR® and CDA protocols, as well as cancer registry standards and interoperability workflows.
• Facilitate the development of test cases, scenarios, and tools to improve registry software functionality, including CDA sample files and eMaRC Plus updates.

• Support Pilot Projects and Innovation:

• Support and contribute to pilot projects focused on FHIR profiles, electronic reporting methods, and innovative solutions to enhance cancer informatics and data interoperability.
• Provide recommendations for new cancer informatics solutions, ensuring they are aligned with FHIR and CDA standards.

• Compliance & Reporting:

• Assist with annual updates and compliance to ensure cancer registry systems adhere to national cancer reporting standards, including edit sets and submission guidelines for central cancer registries.

• Additional Responsibilities:

• Undertake other duties as assigned to support team success and contribute to organizational goals.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications or Expertise:

• Certifications or equivalent experience in HL7®, FHIR®, CTR, NAACCR, CDA, LOINC, SNOMED CT.
• Proven ability to consult on registry systems, advising on the application of HL7®, FHIR®, and CDA for enhanced operational efficiency.

Experience:

• Strong background in cancer-specific staging and classification systems (e.g., AJCC TNM Staging, ICD-O).
• Regulatory compliance experience in cancer surveillance, public health reporting, and data interoperability, including NAACCR guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring teams and developing technical and operational best practices.

Other Requirements

• Remote Work Capability:

This role is primarily remote/work-from-home, requiring a distraction-free workspace and reliable internet connectivity.

• Collaboration Skills:

Effective communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders in remote and on-site settings.

• Travel:

Occasional travel for meetings, training, or project-related needs.

• Adaptability:

Flexibility to manage dynamic priorities and evolving organizational goals.

Performance Goals

• Contribute to the improvement of cancer registry workflows and software to ensure compliance with national standards, particularly FHIR and CDA interoperability.
• Support team capacity through training initiatives and mentorship, ensuring high-quality cancer registry operations.
• Enhance stakeholder collaboration by strengthening relationships with internal teams, developers, and external partners through regular feedback loops, aiming for at least a 90% stakeholder satisfaction rating in project evaluations.

Eagle Global Scientific, LLC offers a competitive benefits package to include: paid holidays, paid time off including sick and vacation leave, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, company paid life insurance, 401(k) with a company match and discretionary profit sharing and tuition reimbursement.