Data Manager, Cancer Care Programs
About the role
About SickKids
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
Position Description
We are seeking a Data Manager to join the Division of Haematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant/Cellular Therapy to provide ongoing maintenance of clinical patient data for the divisional and provincial databases.
We are seeking a Data Manager to join the Division of Haematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant/Cellular Therapy to provide ongoing maintenance of clinical patient data for the divisional and provincial databases.
This role also involves close collaboration with the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO). You will work closely with POGO to ensure that the quality of data entered in the provincial databases is of the highest standard. Working closely with the Data Management team, you will develop strategies to support best practices for database workflow, internal and external databases and WEB-based technologies. You will play an integral role in supporting the advancement of Data Governance strategy work and electronic storage solutions for patient care related documents. This is a great opportunity for you to use your data management expertise to contribute to excellence at SickKids.
Here's What You'll Get To Do
- Responsible for the collection, accuracy, and timely data entry into the divisional and provincial databases.
- Review and abstract the medical records for patients and monitoring of patient status to meet pre-defined data submission requirements.
- Review data for quality and completeness and assist with QI/QA of several databases
- Collect oncology patient data through active participation in rounds and chart reviews.
- Input and maintain oncology patient data into databases including provincial databases such as POGONIS and the Cancer in Young People in Canada (CYP-C) databases to facilitate archival of patient information.
- Utilize electronic patient data collection tools and develop innovative strategies to streamline data collection processes to increase efficiency in data management and research data acquisition.
- Actively participate in the division's database working group to develop new strategies to effectively manage large volumes of patient data and improve current data collection quality.
- Be involved in Data Governance Strategy work at a divisional and institutional level, as needed.
- Other job responsibilities as required.
Here's What You'll Need
Essential Requirements
- University undergraduate degree in science is preferred.
- Experience working with health records is required, 2+ years' experience preferred.
- Proficient with PC computers and Microsoft Office applications (including Outlook, Word, Excel and Access).
- Previous experience completing data extraction from medical charts.
- Previous experience with database maintenance.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, takes initiative and detail oriented.
- Sound knowledge of privacy legislation.
- Ability to think critically and develop innovative ways to effectively manage large volumes of patient data.
- Ability to handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.
- Ability to function independently and as a part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.
Assets
Assets
- Certified with the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM) and active member in good standing with the Canadian Health Information Management Association, (CHIMA), is a strong asset.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and pathophysiology is an asset.
Here's What You'll Love
- A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
- A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
- For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.
Employment Type
- Full-time, 35 hrs/week
- 2-year contract with opportunity for extension. This is a hybrid role, which will require some on-site presence at SickKids, with an opportunity to work primarily from home, depending on daily activities and needs.
Our Commitment to Diversity
SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.
Accessibility & Accommodation
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
How To Apply
Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.
About The Hospital for Sick Children
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recognized as one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care, research and education. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the University of Toronto, SickKids is one of Canada’s most research-intensive hospitals and has generated discoveries that have helped children globally.
Its mission is to provide the best in complex and specialized family-centred care; pioneer scientific and clinical advancements; share expertise; foster an academic environment that nurtures health-care professionals; and champion an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system.
SickKids is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners working to create a high quality, consistent and coordinated approach to paediatric health care that is centred around children, youth and their families.
SickKids is proud of its vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.™
Data Manager, Cancer Care Programs
About the role
About SickKids
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
Position Description
We are seeking a Data Manager to join the Division of Haematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant/Cellular Therapy to provide ongoing maintenance of clinical patient data for the divisional and provincial databases.
We are seeking a Data Manager to join the Division of Haematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant/Cellular Therapy to provide ongoing maintenance of clinical patient data for the divisional and provincial databases.
This role also involves close collaboration with the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO). You will work closely with POGO to ensure that the quality of data entered in the provincial databases is of the highest standard. Working closely with the Data Management team, you will develop strategies to support best practices for database workflow, internal and external databases and WEB-based technologies. You will play an integral role in supporting the advancement of Data Governance strategy work and electronic storage solutions for patient care related documents. This is a great opportunity for you to use your data management expertise to contribute to excellence at SickKids.
Here's What You'll Get To Do
- Responsible for the collection, accuracy, and timely data entry into the divisional and provincial databases.
- Review and abstract the medical records for patients and monitoring of patient status to meet pre-defined data submission requirements.
- Review data for quality and completeness and assist with QI/QA of several databases
- Collect oncology patient data through active participation in rounds and chart reviews.
- Input and maintain oncology patient data into databases including provincial databases such as POGONIS and the Cancer in Young People in Canada (CYP-C) databases to facilitate archival of patient information.
- Utilize electronic patient data collection tools and develop innovative strategies to streamline data collection processes to increase efficiency in data management and research data acquisition.
- Actively participate in the division's database working group to develop new strategies to effectively manage large volumes of patient data and improve current data collection quality.
- Be involved in Data Governance Strategy work at a divisional and institutional level, as needed.
- Other job responsibilities as required.
Here's What You'll Need
Essential Requirements
- University undergraduate degree in science is preferred.
- Experience working with health records is required, 2+ years' experience preferred.
- Proficient with PC computers and Microsoft Office applications (including Outlook, Word, Excel and Access).
- Previous experience completing data extraction from medical charts.
- Previous experience with database maintenance.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, takes initiative and detail oriented.
- Sound knowledge of privacy legislation.
- Ability to think critically and develop innovative ways to effectively manage large volumes of patient data.
- Ability to handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.
- Ability to function independently and as a part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.
Assets
Assets
- Certified with the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM) and active member in good standing with the Canadian Health Information Management Association, (CHIMA), is a strong asset.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and pathophysiology is an asset.
Here's What You'll Love
- A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
- A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
- For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.
Employment Type
- Full-time, 35 hrs/week
- 2-year contract with opportunity for extension. This is a hybrid role, which will require some on-site presence at SickKids, with an opportunity to work primarily from home, depending on daily activities and needs.
Our Commitment to Diversity
SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.
Accessibility & Accommodation
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
How To Apply
Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.
About The Hospital for Sick Children
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recognized as one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care, research and education. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the University of Toronto, SickKids is one of Canada’s most research-intensive hospitals and has generated discoveries that have helped children globally.
Its mission is to provide the best in complex and specialized family-centred care; pioneer scientific and clinical advancements; share expertise; foster an academic environment that nurtures health-care professionals; and champion an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system.
SickKids is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners working to create a high quality, consistent and coordinated approach to paediatric health care that is centred around children, youth and their families.
SickKids is proud of its vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.™