Clinical Data Abstractor

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Research
Reports to: Senior Scientist
Salary Range: $53747 - $80621 Per Year
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Temporary Full-time
Closing Date: May 21 2026

Position Summary:
As an integral member of research team the Clinical Data Abstractor works independently while performing the following responsibilities: acquisitioning clinical data from the charts of patients; entering data obtained into the RedCap/different database program; maintaining accurate records; performing cross-functional and other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned or requested.

Duties:

• Acquisitions clinical data from the charts of patients in the different database program including RedCap.
• Enters data obtained on a daily basis into the database program.
• Ensures the completeness and accuracy of data entered.
• Performs cross-functional and other duties consistent with the job classification duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications :

• Completion of a Diploma program in appropriate discipline is required
• Completion of a recognized Bachelors Degree in Science preferred.
• General biology content knowledge.
• MS-ACESS proficiency
• Knowledge/experience for EMR systems eg. EPIC/EPR etc
• Experience working with RedCap
• Preferred experience working with medical terminology
• Specific computer knowledge best obtained by the completion of a diploma course. (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal skills that are necessary to work in a high pressure environment and gain the cooperation of the health professionals working in this environment working independently without supervision
• Ability to perform all levels of position data collection data entry report preparation systems analysis.
• Three (3) years experience maintaining a data base information system in a clinical environment.

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 on-site 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.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

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 :

Contract