Administrative Assistant III

Job title: Administrative Assistant III

Company: University Health Network

Job description: JOB POSTING #872863

Position: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Medical Imaging
Reports to: Manager
Scale/Grade: A007
Hourly rate: $49,483 to $61,854 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Status: Permanent Full Time

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Administrative Assistant III in our Medical Imaging Department.

The Energy of the City. The Rewards of a Great Career.

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. 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. .

The Administrative Assistant III exercises judgment and independence to provide complex secretarial and administrative support services to senior professional personnel, including: coordinating and maintaining written and/or electronic calendar/schedule for assigned personnel; utilizing advanced functions to provide word processing/typing services to facilitate the production of complex documents/materials; coordinating, organizing or planning meetings/events; providing direct and/or functional supervision for assigned personnel; monitoring and analyzing department budgets; ensuring efficient operation of the office; developing, organizing and maintaining electronic and paper information filing/retrieval methods, systems or formats; performing clerical support functions; performing cross-functional responsibilities, as required; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of Grade XII or recognized equivalent
• Completion of a recognized medical office or business administration program at the diploma level
• Four (4) years related secretarial support experience
• Previous on-the-job computer/word-processing, database and spreadsheet software experience; experience in a Microsoft Office environment
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Experience working in a health care environment an asset.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Very good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Very good verbal and written communications skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of health care, organizational/office practices, procedures and standards
• Ability to produce high quality work in accordance with Hospital standards
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work well under pressure and use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
• Knowledge of medical terminology an asset.

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.

POSTED DATE: March 11, 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:

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Sat, 13 Mar 2021 06:59:18 GMT