Research Assistant I - Toronto, Canada - St. Michael's Hospital

St. Michael's Hospital

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Toronto, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Multiple Sclerosis Research Program is currently looking for a
Research Assistant I. This position provides support to an ongoing clinical and research database. Tasks include ongoing chart review, collecting, recording, and entering data, as well as limited processing of data.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Ongoing chart review of clinic notes from patients cared for in the BARLO MS Clinic
Data abstraction and entry for a combined clinical and research database
Data export and manipulation to facilitate research projects

Qualifications:

Undergraduate Degree or 1 year of relevant experience OR demonstrable equivalent combination of specialized education and experience
Demonstrated understanding of medical terminology related to neurology and multiple sclerosis
Demonstrated understanding of the Expanded Disability Status Scale scoring (EDSS) system
Demonstrated understanding of the MSBase Data entry Software (MDS)
Very strong Excel skills (specifically data manipulation skills)
Excellent communication (verbal/written) skills
Ability to work primarily independently
Excellent attention to detail and ability to engage in critical thinking (problem solve)
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Able to keep written records

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