Job Description

RESEARCH CLERK

Job Posting #: 926418

Union: Non-Union

Site: Toronto Western Hospital- Krembil Discovery Tower

Department: Research

Reports to: Principal Investigator

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: $19.63 - $24.54 hourly: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

Status: Temporary Full Time (1 year contract)

Shifts: Day

Posted Date: November 8, 2023

Closing Date: December 8, 2023

The University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Position Summary

The role requires an individual who can schedule research subject appointments, perform data entry and set up weekly clinic rosters.

Duties

• The Research Clerk must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as they will have various opportunities to assist the research team with research scheduling tasks and activities to achieve the program\'s goals.
• The research clerk will utilize their effective communication and organizational skills to perform patient intake activities, disseminate information to our multidisciplinary collaborators, ensure follow-up, and support ongoing operations for the neuron-to-brain lab.
• This may require flexibility in work hours.
• Additionally, they must be able to understand and anticipate patient, client, and research team needs and respond with the highest level of service. There may also be opportunities to participate in other duties as assigned by the PI.

Qualifications

• At minimum, completion of XII or equivalent. Community college diploma in health-related discipline preferred
• At minimum, 6 months related experience; clinical research experience preferred.
• Two (2) years related/administrative support/experience preferred.
• Previous on-the-job computer/word-processing, database and spreadsheet software experience required; experience in a Microsoft Office environment preferred.
• Experience working in a health care environment an asset.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to produce high quality work in accordance with Hospital standards.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations.
• Knowledge of general office practices, procedures, and standards.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is an asset.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN\'s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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