Medical Database Manager & Patient Navigator, Stellenbosch
Our client, an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Stellenbosch, is seeking to recruit a Database Manager & Patient Navigator.
The right candidate will play a crucial role in supporting both clinical and research functions within the practice. This individual will establish and maintain a comprehensive database, encompassing a wide range of patient information, including medical images, videos, and clinical data. The role combines data management, patient interaction, and administrative support, requiring a professional with strong technical skills, attention to detail, and empatheticapproach to patient care.
Requirements:
Database Management: Create and maintain a secure and efficient database for clinical and research data, transferring existing patient information, including images and videos, into a new system.Data Collection and Entry: Regularly update and manage the database with ongoing patient reported outcome measures (PROMs), clinical images, X-rays, and other pertinent data.Patient Navigation and Interaction: Serve as a point of contact for patients, guiding them through data collection processes and assisting with their questions regarding data use.Research Support: Collaborate on research initiatives, provide data support, and ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.Administrative Support: Organize and manage patient data, ensuring it is accessible for clinical, and research needs while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.Communication: Build rapport with patients, ensuring clear and sensitive communication, especially during data collection activities.
Qualification:
Masters degree in medical science, health information management, or a related field.Strong administrative and project management skills.Proficiency in computer systems, database management, and data entry.Excellent interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients.A strong desire to support ongoing clinical research and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Skills and attributes:
Passionate and dynamicAbility to multitaskExcellent communication skills (verbal & written)Good time managementExcellent organisational skillsAttention to detailProfessionalismQuality focussedProblem solverEmpatheticProductiveIntegrity and honesty
Working hours:
Monday to Friday, 08h00 to 17h00 (with occasional overtime as the practice demands)
Appointment:
January 2025
Only candidates who meet all the minimum requirements stipulated in the advert, will be considered. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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