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

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

JOB POSTING #917511

Position
:
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

Site:
Toronto Western Hospital

Department:
Krembil Neurosciences Center

Reports to:

PHYSICIAN

Scale/Grade:
A005

Salary Range:
$ $26.34 PER HOUR (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; 8:00am - 4:00pm

Status:
Permanent full-time

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 onthejob computer/wordprocessing, database and spreadsheet software experience, in a Microsoft Office Environment preferred
OHIP billing
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:
April 13, 2023

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 and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to:

all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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.