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data entry clerk

Title posted on indeed.com - Data Entry Clerk I

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Employer details BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS

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*ORGANIZATION: *The BC-CfE is a world-renowned HIV/AIDS Centre with innovative, low-barrier approach to healthcare delivery in clinical practice and an integrated group of research concentrations in Laboratory Sciences, Clinical Trials, Population Health and Epidemiology, Health Economics and Professional Education Programs. A multidisciplinary team of clinicians including Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers and Peers and researchers including Health Economists, Epidemiologists, Clinical Researchers, Statisticians, Programmers, and Data Analysts work collaboratively to improve the health of British Columbians with HIV and communities facing socioeconomic barriers in accessing healthcare. *JOB SUMMARY* Performs accurate abstraction, data entry and database maintenance for the provincial HIV/AIDS drug treatment and prevention programs and for other select programs and studies within BC-CfE and its affiliated clinics. Accurately, and within strict timelines, abstracts and enters client, provider, and prescription data, used for clinical, operational, monitoring and evaluation, and research purposes, from related forms into the relevant database. Transfers data from paper and electronic formats into computer files or database systems, verifying data by comparing it to source documents. *QUALIFICATIONS* Education, Training, and Experience Grade 12, training in data entry and computer keyboarding supplemented by a minimum of one (1) years of recent related experience in a health care/clinical research environment. Experience with prescriptions and health record data abstraction an asset. Skills and Abilities * Strong attention to detail and accuracy * Ability to keyboard 5,000 keystrokes per hour * Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, email and internet * Demonstrated knowledge of database applications. * Strong organization, time management and daily planning skills * Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing * Demonstrated ability to be flexible in a changing work environment * Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, confidentiality and sound judgment * Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team environment * Ability to produce accurate records within strict timelines * Ability to keyboard 5,000 keystrokes per hour * Physical ability to perform the duties of the position *DUTIES* * Checks legibility and completeness of prescription request/refill forms, in preparation for data entry. Follows up on discrepancies with prescribers and pharmacists and synchronizes multiple drug refills. Keeps a pending file to track missing data for incomplete forms. * Enters and scans confidential patient and prescriber information data, into electronic databases, from the drug-dispensed-request-prescription forms, the drug-dispensed-review-and-refill forms, and program enrolment forms daily, according to established procedures. * Verifies request/refill data keyed (and scanned) to check on accuracies of dispensing and other vital information. Identifies and reports discrepancies or problems in databases to the Drug Treatment Program (DTP) Program Administration and Education Lead and Senior Manager, to address with the Drug Treatment Program Quality Assurance Lead and lead Oracle Programmer. * Identified and enters updated information into relevant databases such as changes in patient address, prescriber information, patient status, and other data. * Identifies and submits requests for missing or unclear information to Pharmacy. * Retrieves and copies prescription forms from the Pharmacy department daily, and consults with the DTP Program Administration and Education Lead and Pharmacists regarding problems, discrepancies and new procedures. * Prepares patient list and profiles, for new drug request forms, for submission to the Authorizing Physician or designate for review daily. * Receives reviewed drug request forms daily from the Authorizing Prescriber or designate and prepares and sends comm