Medical Administrative Assistant I

Job title: Medical Administrative Assistant I

Company: University Health Network

Job description: JOB POSTING #873577

Position: MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I
Site: TORONTO GENERAL HOSPITAL
Department: SURGERY/MEDICINE
Reports to: PHYSICIAN
Scale/Grade: A005
Hourly rate: $20.65 – $25.82 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week
Status: Permanent full-time

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The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world. .

POSITION:

The Medical Administrative Assistant I utilizes knowledge of 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
• Completion of a medical terminology course
• 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
• Previous experience with EPR, PHS preferred
• OHIP billing preferred
• 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

POSTED DATE: March 19, 2021 CLOSING DATE: until filled

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. 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.

Expected salary: $20.65 – 25.82 per hour

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Sun, 21 Mar 2021 08:36:20 GMT