Clinical Reviewer
Company Description
UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
We are seeking a Clinical Reviewer who will be responsible for ensuring that data is correctly and reliably entered into two large collaborative databases so they may be used for a variety of research and quality improvement projects.
Job Description
Union: Non Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Replacement or New: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Research
Reports to: Clinical Research Manager
Wage Range: $32.86 - $41.07 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hr per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: November 4, 2026
Position Summary
The Clinical Reviewer is responsible for the identification, collection, entering, validation, and reporting of clinical data for two surgical databases. The role ensures the accurate and timely abstraction of preoperative, operative, and postoperative patient data through comprehensive review of hospital medical records (EPIC) and adherence to established database protocols. Working collaboratively with surgeons, fellows, and research, the Clinical Reviewer supports program objectives through reliable data management and outcome tracking. The position also maintains certification and compliance with the ACS NSQIP Surgical Clinical Reviewer (SCR) Training and Certification Program.
Duties:
- Data Collection and Reporting:
- Identifies surgical patients for inclusion in the databases through the application of database
- inclusion/exclusion criteria and protocols.
- Collects preoperative, operative, and postoperative data components through the effective
- utilization of the hospital medical record systems (EPIC).
- 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
- database.
- Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of data into the database and meets the caseload accrual requirement protocol.
- Collects and reviews monthly complication data for monthly Morbidity and Mortality Rounds.
- Establishes effective working relationships with members of the hospital community, especially staff in the
- Surgical Unit, Nursing, Residents/Fellows, and Surgeons whose support is necessary for the management and success of the Program.
- Successfully completes/has completed the ACS NSQIP SCR Training/Certification Program
Qualifications
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Health or Science Related Discipline or recognized equivalent required
- Graduate of George Brown College Diploma Program in Health Information Management, or equivalent, preferred
- Minimum over 1 year up to and including 2 years practical and related experience required
- Minimum one (1) year experience in hospital surgery department, surgery clinic, or medical records
- Minimum one (1) year clinical and/or professional experience preferred
- Clinical chart review and abstraction experience is a must
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 https://hoopp.com/)
- Close 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 UHN's 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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.
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.
