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MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II ( 2 positions )
Job Posting #: 924381
Union: Non-Union.
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Radiation Oncology
Reports to: Manager, Department of Radiation Oncology
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Wage range or Salary: $23.28 – $29.10 per hour: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Shifts: 09:00 am – 17:00 pm
Posted Date: September 14, 2023
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 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:
Duties
- Acting in a moderately independent manner to maintain written and/or electronic appointment schedule/calendar for various levels of personnel;
- 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 Grade XII or recognized equivalent.
- Completion of a recognized post-secondary medical office administration program at the diploma level or equivalent
- Three (3) years related medical administrative support experience.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
- Excellent word-processing/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 work well under pressure.
- Ability to use good judgment is assessing difficult situations.
- Experience working in a health care environment an asset.
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
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
- 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, on-site 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.
