Administrative Assistant Ii - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Posting # 916803

Position:
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - Psychosocial Oncology

Site:

PRINCESS MARGARET CANCER CENTRE

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF SUPPORTIVE CARE

Reports to:
MANAGER,
DEPARTMENT OF SUPPORTIVE CARE

Salary:
$ $28.81 per hour

HOURS PER WEEK:
37.5

Status:
Full-time Permanent

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of
Medical Administrative Assistant II in the division of Psychosocial Oncology within the Department of Supportive Care.

_ Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning._

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.

The Department of Supportive Care (DSC) consists of three divisions - Psychosocial Oncology, Cancer Rehab & Survivorship, and Palliative Care.

This role is to support the Psychosocial Oncology program.

POSITION:

The
Administrative Assistant II will work closely within a multidisciplinary team to support patients requiring psychosocial care.

This role will primarily support 2-4 psychiatrists with their clinical scheduling needs as well as support administrative tasks such as faxing prescriptions, drafting letters, liaising with other team members in the Department of Supportive Care and across the University Health Network.

The Administrative Assistant II will work within a team with other administrative assistants to work collaboratively to problems, provide coverage for each other and facilitate patient care.

The
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II exercises considerable judgment/independence and utilizes knowledge of medical terminology/moderately advanced functions to provide primary administrative support of psychosocial oncology staff, including: acting in a moderately independent manner to maintain several electronic calendars including entering patient appointment information into multiple databases for tracking purposes; utilizing considerable independence to coordinate and organize external community referrals ; utilizing knowledge of medical terminology and moderately advanced functions to provide word processing services to facilitate the production of moderately complex documents; organizing, modifying, and maintaining confidential electronic file retrieval methods, systems and/or formats; arranging small to mid-size formal and informal meetings/events; 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 wordprocessing, database and spreadsheet software experience; experience in a Microsoft Office environment
MS Teams experience an asset
Experience with electronic scheduling tools
Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service
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, reliable work in accordance with Hospital standards
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to use good judgment in 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

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.

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