JOB POSTING # 906513

Position: Clinical Research Study Assistant

Site: Princess Margaret Hospital

Department: Department of Medical Oncology

Reports to: Nurse Manager, Clinical Trials DMOH

Status: PFT

The Cancer Clinical Research Unit is embarking on the next chapter of development with the Convergence Centre. This Centre will focus on translational medicine in a patient friendly environment. The Clinical Research Study Assistant (CRSA) will provide a customer service role that helps with coordinating activities amongst study personnel and study subjects such as booking appointments; assists the team in ordering to study specific supplies; administrative functions for patient reimbursements; attend team meetings and huddles and may assist with transport of study specimens and medications.

The CRSA applies fundamental knowledge of research principles, theories and concepts; applies knowledge of research regulations and guidelines, such as ICH/GCP guidelines, Tri-Council Policy, Declaration of Helsinki and FDA CFR and Health Canada TPD, as required, knowledge of medical terminology and/or dealing with regulatory issues.

Key responsibilities include:

· Scheduling study patient appointments

· Registration of study patients for appointments

· Ordering study specific and unit supplies

· Assist with patient reimbursement requests

· May assist the inter-professional team in performing study specific tasks

QUALIFICATIONS

· Community college diploma or equivalent, preferred in a health-related discipline

· At least (3) three months of related experience, clinical research experience preferred

· Clinical research experience preferred

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail

· Strong decision-making and problem solving skills

· Ability to work with a team and independently

· Highly motivated to work in healthcare

· Proficiency with MS Office software (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required

· Experience working in a health care environment preferred

- Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

POSTED DATE: September 16, 2022 CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

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

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

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