Job Description

Posting Period

Open: April 21, 2023 Deadline: April 30, 2023 Non-Union

Department Name

Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) is the research institute of London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph\xe2\x80\x99s Health Care London. As one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s top ten research institutes, we are committed to furthering scientific knowledge to advance health care around the world. The Research Administrative Assistant collaborates with investigators and research team to coordinate and support day to day office activities for clinical research studies. Responsibilities for this position include and are not limited to; planning and monitoring the daily organization of the office, overall scheduling, maintaining regulatory files, patient record filing, and providing support to the team and their research responsibilities.
Rate of Pay: To commensurate with experience Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Duration: 12 months (LOA coverage), with possiblity of extension until December 2024

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Health Records Clerk Certificate, Health Care Office Assistant Certificate or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by the Hospital
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, TEAMs and Excel), and other corporate productivity tools
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge of LHSC policies, i.e. patient confidentiality and privacy legislation
• Proven flexibility with a high level of initiative and self-direction
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of the multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated proven attention to detail
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated effective organizational skills involving time management and prioritization
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step) and COVID vaccine series.
• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements

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 women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and are also fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), as applicable.

As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 3 months.