Administrative Assistant I - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Administrative Assistant I

Job Posting #: 921235

Union:
Non-Union

Site:
Toronto General Hospital

Department:
Cardiology

Reports to:
Manager

Hours:21 hours per week

Wage range or Salary:
$ $26.34 per hour: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

Status:
Temporary Part time

Posted Date:
June

Closing Date:
Until filled.

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 ground breaking 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 Summary
The Administrative Assistant I exercises judgment and decision-making in complex clerical service, including:

Duties

Performing reception and scheduling activities;
Completing a series of complex statistical and financial processing activities of a clerical nature;
Providing data entry and word processing/typing services;
Providing assistance with the modification and maintenance of electronic and paper information filing/retrieval methods, systems and/or formats;
Performing reception and scheduling activities;
Providing functional supervision to lowerclassified clerical position;
Performing additional clerical functions,

as assigned; performing cross-functional support functions; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Qualifications

Completion of Grade XII or recognized equivalent
Completion of a recognized post secondary office systems operations program at the certificate level or equivalent
Working knowledge of PHS and EPR required
Previous administrative office experience
Previous onthejob computer/word processing, database and spreadsheet software experience
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good telephone, interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to produce high quality work in accordance with Hospital standards
Ability to work effectively unsupervised
Ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
Knowledge of general office practices, procedures and standards
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Experience in a Microsoft Office software environment preferred

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks.

It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, onsite gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

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

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. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.