Surgical Clinical Reviewer, Program Mgmt-Surgery,FT(J0624-0545)

5 days ago

Toronto, Canada North York General Hospital Full time

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source. An individual is fully vaccinated if they have provided proof of vaccination in the form of a receipt from COVaxON (the Ministry’s provincial system for COVID-19 vaccination information) and 14 days have elapsed from the final dose. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement.

Position Summary

Surgical Clinical Reviewer, Program Mgmt-Surgery
North York General Hospital is a participant of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP).
NSQIP is a program that provides hospitals with a surgical quality improvement program that has facilitated the delivery of better outcomes, shortened patient hospital-stays, and fewer surgical complications per year.
The Surgical Clinical Reviewer at North York General Hospital is responsible for collecting and submitting reliable data to the ACS NSQIP by compiling, documenting, and entering high-quality data for all eligible surgeries. The role involves working closely with the Department of Surgery to identify clinical quality improvement opportunities and manage special projects. The reviewer must plan and coordinate data collection with the Surgical Program team, build strong relationships with peers, and connect effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and families. Key skills include effective organization, problem-solving, time management, and leadership in coordinating research studies. Additionally, the position supports the hospital's academic mission through teaching, learning, research, and innovation, while ensuring adherence to health and safety policies for a healthy environment for all stakeholders.

On a practical level, you will

Data Collection and Reporting
Identifies surgical patients for inclusion in the Program through the application of Program inclusion/exclusion criteria and protocols.
Collects preoperative, operative, and postoperative data components for the Program through the effective utilization of the hospital medical record systems.
Attends division meetings as required to report on data collection of postoperative occurrences.
Demonstrates applicability of the methodology and the reliability of definitions utilized by reviewers within the program through Inter-Rater Reliability (IRR) testing.
Identifies streamlining and process improvement opportunities in the data collection process.
Demonstrates appropriate utilization of resources necessary to obtain valid, reliable data for entry into the Program.
Utilizes software applications for data collection and analysis.
Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of data into the program’s database and meets the caseload accrual requirement protocol.
Reviews weekly site accrual report on the database and responds to accrual report alerts.
Executes study-related administrative tasks such as collection of regulatory documents, data entry, ethics submissions, serious adverse event submissions, etc.
Plans, implements and coordinates all aspects of data collection, and source documentation, as per North York General Hospital policy.
Conducts chart reviews.
Assesses study-related literature.
Participates in database maintenance including data entry.

Works Effectively with Patients, Families, and Staffs Effectively with patients, Families, and Staff .
Establishes effective working relationships with members of the hospital community, especially staff in the Surgery, Medicine, Nursing, Medical Records and the Information Systems Departments whose support is necessary for the management and success of the Program.
Contacts patients and/or families via telephone and/or written communications postoperatively for the purpose of identifying possible occurrences associated with surgical procedures performed at the hospital.
Serves as a resource on the ACS NSQIP for internal and external audiences by developing material and delivering presentations.
Identifies problems, reports them to senior team members, and assists in developing plans to resolve them .

ACS NSQIP and Ontario (NSQIP-ON) Participation
Successfully completes the ACS NSQIP SCR Training/Certification Program within first 3 months.
Successfully completes ACS NSQIP annual competency exam.
Participates in Program teleconferences.
Attends ACS NSQIP National Conference.
Shares NSQIP data and quality improvement lessons and solutions with the NSQIP-ON Collaborative participants.
Engages in collaborative learning with a network of colleagues across the province (NSQIP-ON Collaborative).
Participates in training/webinars/meetings.
Participates in formal evaluation of NSQIP-ON Network.
Participates in developing the annual Surgical Quality Improvement Plan (SQIP) and completing the quarterly reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Baccalaureate degree in a health-related discipline or equivalent
Certified SCR or willingness to successfully complete the ACS NSQIP SCR Training/Certification Program.
Minimum one year experience in a surgical department, surgical suite setting, acute care setting, clinical research or medical records with coding and abstraction.
Clinical chart review and abstraction experience preferred
Proficiency in the MS Office suite with advanced skills in MS Word and Excel is required.
Experience in PowerPoint and Outlook preferred .
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and be confident self-starter.
Outstanding organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Clinical chart review and abstraction experience preferred.
Basic statistical knowledge preferred.
Database entry and/or management experience preferred.
Working knowledge of Oracle Health (PowerChart and SurgiNet) applications preferred.
Quality improvement or patient safety knowledge and experience preferred.
Proficiency and knowledge of the regulatory environment in Clinical research, including Privacy legislation, Health Canada Clinical Trial Applications, Health Canada inspections, Tri-Council Policy.
Certification with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) and current active member of CHIMA in good standing; an asset.
RN and RPN background preferred. Must be in good standing with respective college.

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Full Time Regular position with 8 hour shifts, day shifts in the Program Management- Surgery Department. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that includes benefits, pension, and vacation. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department

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