Administrative Assistant II, Medical
As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine.
UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
www.uhn.ca The Administrative Assistant II exercises judgement and independence in the performance of administrative support to the department. The principle responsibilities include: responding to requests for information and channel communication to the appropriate person(s); communicating effectively with patients, team members and internal and external stakeholders; preparing reports including letters, insurance forms, memos, agendas, spreadsheets using advanced functions of Microsoft Office; maintaining written and/or electronic calendar/schedules; administering and monitoring billing procedures; booking, coordinating and scheduling appointments, cystoscopy procedures, medical imaging appointments, surgeries and preoperative appointments, meetings, rooms, etc.; sorting faxes, placing them in triage folders; forwarding information to physician respecting patient confidentiality and privacy including retrieval of release of information documents as necessary; organize prescription renewals for pharmacies by phone and fax; sorting physician mail; collecting/compiling data as needed; work collaboratively with other administrative support staff; managing program specific data bases; understanding of, compliance with, and commitment to, patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients; other related administrative duties, as requested by the Managers.
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.UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.