Administrative Assistant I

Job title: Administrative Assistant I

Job description: Job Posting #896308

Position: Administrative Assistant I
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Altum Health
Reports to: Manager
Hours: 20 hours per week; Shifts: variable – days/evenings/weekends/holidays

Salary: $20.86 to $26.08 per hour
Status: Permanent Part-Time

Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning …

The University Health Network (UHN), consisting of Princess Margaret Cancer Center, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, is a recognized leader in patient care, research and education.

The Administrative Assistant I utilizes knowledge of general and medical terminology and exercises judgment or decision-making to provide secretarial and clerical services, in support of professional/medical personnel, including: providing word processing/typing services for assigned personnel; performing reception responsibilities; maintaining written and/or electronic calendar/schedules; administering and monitoring billing procedures and budgeting records; providing support with small and/or informal meetings/events; maintaining and modifying confidential medical electronic/paper filing/retrieval methods, systems, and/or formats; providing functional supervision to lower classified clerical position(s); ensuring the efficient operation of the office; performing other related clerical activities; performing cross-functional responsibilities, as assigned; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of Grade XII or recognized equivalent
• Completion of recognized medical office administration program at the diploma level or equivalent (preferred)
• Completion of a medical terminology course (preferred)
• One (1) year related medical administrative support experience
• Previous on-the-job computer/word-processing, database and spreadsheet software experience, in a Microsoft Office Environment preferred
• OHIP billing knowledge an asset
• Very good command of medical terminology
• Very good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good organization and time management skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Experience working in a health care environment preferred
• Experience working in a teaching hospital environment preferred
• Knowledge of general office practices, procedures and standards

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Job Posted: April 7, 2022 Closing Date: Until Filled

If you are interested in making your contribution at UHN, please apply on-line. You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter. You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions.

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

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