Administrative Assistant Ii- Medical - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Contract

Department: Medical Affairs

Company Description:

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.

Union:

Non-Union

Site:
Toronto General Hospital

Department:
ACHD Cardiology

Reports to:
Director

Hours:37.5 hours per week

Salary:
$ $33.49 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)

Shifts: 5 Shifts per week

Status:
Temporary Full Time ( 18 months )

Closing Date:
May 23, 2024

Position Summary

The MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II exercises considerable judgment/independence and utilizes knowledge of medical terminology/moderately advanced functions to provide secretarial and clerical services, in support of medical/professional personnel, including: acting in a moderately independent manner to maintain written and/or electronic appointment schedule/calendar for various levels of personnel; utilizing considerable independence to coordinate and organize all resident, fellow and clerkship rotations; utilizing knowledge of medical terminology and moderately advanced functions to provide word processing/typing services to facilitate the production of moderately complex documents/materials for assigned personnel; drawing upon knowledge of medical terminology and senior secretarial experience to provide efficient and effective reception responsibilities; organizing, modifying, and maintaining confidential electronic/paper filing/retrieval methods, systems and/or formats; arranging small to mid-size formal and informal meetings/events; performing moderately complex billing and budgetary functions for multiple cost centers; providing functional supervision and leadership to lower classified clerical positions; ensuring efficient operation of the office, within scope of authority; performing other related clerical support activities; performing cross-functional duties, as assigned or requested; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Qualifications:

Completion of a medical terminology course
Completion of Grade XII or recognized equivalent
Completion of a recognized postsecondary medical office administration program at the diploma level or equivalent
Three (3) years related medical administrative support experience
Previous onthejob computer/wordprocessing, database and spreadsheet software experience; experience in a Microsoft Office environment
Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
Excellent wordprocessing/typing skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent knowledge of medical terminology
Excellent knowledge of health care, organizational/office practices, procedures and standards
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and collaborate as an active participant with others in assisting with the delivery of care to patients
Ability to maintain and protect patient confidentiality
Ability to produce high quality work in accordance with Hospital standards
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to use good judgment is assessing difficult situations
Experience working in a health care environment an asset
Experience working in a teaching hospital environment an asset
Second language an asset
Additional Information:

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