Study Clerk

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, performs clerical duties related to their respective department.

Duties/Accountabilities:

• Photocopies and maintains study materials for staff and study participants.
• Maintains current filing in the all study offices. Manually files forms, reports and pathology results in participant charts and performs other office filing as assigned. Converts study charts for storage.
• Creates clinical trials and new participant chart packs, and assists project coordinator and research staff as necessary with other requirements.
• Fills out routine and preliminary information on laboratory and OR forms.
• Logs and files specimen slides into storage cabinets and pulls slides for analysis or additional study as requested.
• Telephones new study and current clinical trials participants to confirm appointments. Updates weekly schedule for distribution to study staff.
• Creates letters for study participants and their physicians.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of Grade 12, plus one (1) year’s recent related experience. Ability to type at 50 wpm and use Microsoft Word at a beginner to intermediate level. Ability to deal and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with other staff and study participants. Ability to organize work. Familiarity with medical or scientific terminology an asset.