Job Description

Posting Period

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Open: May 21, 2025


Deadline: May 30, 2025


Non-Union

Department Name

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Renal Data Specialist


The Renal Data Specialist views and extracts data from various clinical/financial systems, builds data collection processes/spreadsheets, converts data into a user-friendly report format and submits mandatory data to internal departments and external agency stakeholders on a regular basis. The role is a subject matter expert in data collection and reporting and provides recommendations, analysis and interpretation of data required for quality improvement initiatives. The role designs reports to present information and/or results to stakeholders in a clear, meaningful format.


The role leads and co-leads projects (involving stakeholders from other departments and hospitals) using business intelligence and project management tools required to improve the accuracy and automation of data collection, improve operational processes and to develop patient reported outcomes and measures of success for quality improvement initiatives. The role participates in working groups required to establish measures of success and patient reported outcomes and experiences. Expertise in quality assurance, project management, change management and strong critical thinking skills are essential. The role develops solutions to manage changes to how information is collected to meet the changing needs of the Ontario Renal Network, LHSC finance and Renal Quality Initiatives. The role optimizes existing technology and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to automate current manual reporting processes for improved efficiency and effectiveness.


The Renal Data Specialist educates and supports clerical and clinical staff/providers at LHSC and partner hospitals in the collection and management of patient information required for data reporting purposes and clinical workflows. As well, educates and supports the data administrator and clerical staff in the daily collection, validation, organization and submission of data.


The role designs, analyzes and implements quality assurance processes to verify and validate all data associated with program applications and data requests. The role fosters relationships with internal and external stakeholders to establish processes for new data collection and ensure patient information required for patient care are communicated to the appropriate clinical staff. The role creates reports and data summaries required by clinical staff to support patient care. The role advises, with respect to data collection, impacts for the creation of new clinical processes through One Chart Phase II and other corporate and program initiatives to improve patient care and clinical documentation.


The role prepares reports and tools to support providers to align with ORN funding guidelines, which has a direct impact on improving renal revenue. The role develops, codes, tests, debugs and supports the creation of new reports and data collection spreadsheets.



Regular Full-Time


Rate of Pay: $34.22 per hour - $42.78 per hour


Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week


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Qualifications

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Minimum three (3) years' experience working in related field Successful completion of an Undergraduate Degree in a Health Information Management, Commerce, Healthcare Analytics, or Statistics Knowledgeable and proficient with funder requirements and data requirements of LHSC finance department Advanced proficiency in data collection and management Time management and organizational skills with the ability to plan for and meet funder and stakeholder timelines Analytical thinking and strong attention to detail Ability to prepare and analyze complex reports; optimize existing technology to automate current manual reporting processes for improved efficiency and effectiveness Change management skills Strong written and oral communication skills Project management skills including relationship management Ability to analyze data pertaining to quality gaps and develop action plans for quality improvement Ability to investigate and analyze data from various sources Knowledge in the application of LEAN quality improvement principles Develop and maintain instructions for data collection and detailed documentation of data sources and methodology Awareness and understanding of medical terminology used by renal providers/staff Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel Excellent interpersonal communication, time management and conflict resolution Achieve results by strategically aligning direction, decisions, actions and evaluation with the vision, values, and evidence Flexible, team oriented, ability to work autonomously and responsible for own professional development Strong analytical skills that contribute to effective problem solving and decision-making Demonstrated clinical excellence experience including high quality and safe patient care and exceptional patient/family experiences Demonstrated computer proficiency with automated clinical system Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC vision, purpose and values Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume!

Teaching, Learning and Research

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada?s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 1400 Nursing, Allied Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.


We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca .
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that an internal reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.