Summer Student - Clinical Data Intern

Air Liquide • Duncan, BC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada is seeking a highly meticulous and technically adaptable Clinical Data Intern to play a critical role in their upcoming system transition during the summer months. The primary focus of this position is the systematic, high-speed extraction and transfer of sensitive patient data, including demographics, medical histories, and clinical notes from a legacy database into a new system. This role operates in a fast-paced environment where the intern will be responsible for meeting daily targets, organizing digital files, and conducting routine quality assurance checks to ensure absolute data integrity. The ideal candidate is a tech-savvy student with exceptional keyboarding skills (65+ WPM) and a proven ability to navigate complex, dual-monitor software setups seamlessly. A sharp attention to detail and strict adherence to regulations and confidentiality protocols are essential due to the direct impact of medical record errors on patient care. Experience and education related to healthcare is highly preferred. This role requires prolonged computer work, visual acuity, and high manual dexterity.

Requirements

• Fast and accurate typing ability (minimum 65+ WPM with high keystroke accuracy is preferred).
• High technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn new software systems, navigate complex databases, and utilize dual-monitor setups.
• Ability to meet daily data-entry quotas and deadlines without sacrificing quality in a high-speed work environment.
• Meticulous approach to data input, recognizing that errors in medical records can severely impact patient care.
• Understanding of medical confidentiality laws (HIPAA) and best practices for handling sensitive personal data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively report system issues or data discrepancies to management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and education related to healthcare is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Systematically extract, transfer, and input patient data, medical histories, billing information, and clinical notes.
• Handle highly sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) with strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and internal confidentiality protocols.
• Conduct routine data verification checks to ensure data integrity, identifying and correcting any discrepancies, duplicates, or formatting errors during the transfer process.
• Seamlessly toggle between multiple software platforms and databases to cross-reference patient information.
• Maintain daily logs of migration progress and report any technical roadblocks or data anomalies to the project supervisor immediately.
• Assist with organizing digital files, scanning documents, and attaching them to the correct patient charts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed