Unit Summary
Peri-Operative and Endoscopy Services at the Juravinski, Hamilton General, McMaster and West Lincoln sites of the Hamilton Health Sciences provides pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care for both adults and children.
Position Summary
The Data Management Assistant collaborates with both clinical and non-clinical partners internally & externally to ensure timely collection of data relevant to internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to Cancer Care Ontario, Wait Times Information System (WTIS), EPIC, IPORT, IDS, and Ontario Health West. The overall purpose of the Data Management Assistant position is to ensure accuracy, consistency and coordination of the collection, reporting and submission of the wait times 2 surgical data into EPIC to support HHS leadership teams with external reporting requirements and quality improvement plans.
Schedule Work Hours
Monday to Friday - Days
This position is temporary until May 2027
Qualifications
- Community College with focus in Health Information Management Program, healthcare administration and support, or healthcare services
- Information management experience, including data validation and interpretation, edit check creation and testing, report creation and generation, and the ability to assess data analytically for quality and consistency
- Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Access, and PowerPoint)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task with an attention to detail in a constantly changing environment
- Demonstrated leadership skills to influence change, critical thinking skills, and sound decision making
- 1 year of data management experience related to health care considered an asset
- 1 year of technical data collection system experience considered an asset
- Familiarity with anatomy, pathophysiology and medical terminology considered an asset
Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.