Specialist Application Data Support

Union: NonUnion
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Bariatric Program (Medical and Surgical)
Reports to: Manager  Bariatric Program
Work Model: Hybrid (OnSite/Remote)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Wage Range: $40.61 $50.76 per hour
Shifts: MondayFriday Day shift
Status: Permanent FullTime
Closing Date: April 24th 2025

Position Summary

As an integral member of the Bariatric Data Administration team the responsibilities of the SPECIALIST APPLICATION DATA  SUPPORT include: leading and/or participating in the development and implementation of a comprehensive information system that facilitates the capture and management of required data; performing database management responsibilities while ensuring optimum data quality; developing and maintaining excellent knowledge of the Bariatric Information System to ensure timely maintenance/updating of the system and security files while ensuring confidentiality of patient data; providing advice guidance and training to surgical and data support staff in the operations of the SSIS; maintaining data filing and retrieval systems;  sending reports to MOH and OBN; maintaining  external relationships with University of  Toronto Bariatric Collaborative partner sites; performing crossfunctional and other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned and/or requested.

Duties

• Participates in the development and implementation of a comprehensive information system that facilitates the capture and management of required data using various internal and external systems e.g. MYSIS ORSOS EPR EPIC Central Registry Ministry systems etc.
   
• Responsible for developing supporting and maintaining Access databases; creating tables queries forms and reports in a welldesigned secure multiuser database using EPIC and Microsoft Access; writing complex Access database queries to extract bariatric information from the database
   
• Contributes to the designing testing debugging and configuring process
   
• Performs database management responsibilities including the provision of education and training while ensuring optimum data quality
   
• Utilizes strong database management skills to ensure the effective capture of data e.g. number of new referrals; number of assessment; frequency of visits; clinical outcomes; postop followup etc.
   
• Creates customized query reports for use by management and medical personnel as required including: performing preliminary analysis and creating statistical/informational/financial and inventory reports to facilitate management of the OR; instructing expert users in the use of query tools to ensure timely maintenance/ updating of the system and security files while ensuring confidentiality of patient data 
   
• Maintains a log of outstanding problems; ensures outstanding problems are resolved quickly and effectively; Ensures signoff by the appropriate Bariatric clinical staff for all changes to the system
   
• Participates in the implementation of new and/or upgrades to Bariatric Information System
   
• Performs crossfunctional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned or requested

Qualifications :

• At Minimum over 3 years up to and including 4 years practical and related experience 
• One 1 year experience working with medical professionals required.          
• Experience developing proposals required.
• Extensive database management skills required.
• Extensive knowledge with business analysis and problem resolution required.
• Detailed knowledge of MS Access including developing supporting and maintaining Access databases. 
• Comprehensive experience working with applications e.g. EPIC EPR Oracle required.
• Working knowledge of data query/reporting tools required.
• Ability to write complex Access database queries to extract bariatric information from the database.
• Ability to work effectively under stress required.
• Ability to work independently and be flexible and adaptable required.
• Ability to effectively deal with high priority unscheduled tasks and problems required.
• Ability to learn the query language employed by the SDIS required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows required.
• Statistical/financial analysis experience required.
• Excellent process analysis and application skills required.
• Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Excellent problem recognition and problem solving skills required.
• Effective organizational/prioritization skills ability to plan work efficiently and effectively required.
• Knowledge of (Bona Fide Occupational Requirement(s)
• At minimum completion of a bachelors degree in Business Administration majoring in information systems Clinical Epidemiology Computer Science or recognized equivalent required.

Additional Information :

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 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 onsite gyms etc.

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

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime