Administrative Assistant I, Medical

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$23 - CA$29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Schroeder Arthritis Institute is the largest multidisciplinary arthritis hub in Canada, integrating medical, surgical and basic science aspects of Hand, Orthopedics, Osteoporosis and Rheumatology with a goal of making a global impact in discovery, learning and patient care.

Requirements

• Completion of Secondary School or recognized equivalent
• Completion of a recognized post-secondary office/medical administration program at the certificate level or equivalent
• Two (2) years related administrative support experience
• Experience working with EPIC EMR for managing referrals, appointment scheduling, and standard clinical operations is required
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Able to operate effectively in an interdisciplinary team

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with financials and billing is an asset
• Previous on-the-job computer/word-processing in a Microsoft Office environment is preferred
• Experience working in a health care environment is an asset
• Fluency in a second language is considered an asset (e.g., French)
• Knowledge of medical terminology is an asset

Responsibilities

• Utilizes knowledge of medical terminology and exercises judgment or decision-making to provide secretarial and clerical services, in support of professional/medical personnel
• Provides word processing/typing services for assigned personnel
• Performs reception responsibilities
• Maintains written and/or electronic calendar/schedules
• Administers and monitoring billing procedures and budgeting records
• Provides support with small and/or informal meetings/events
• Maintains and modifying confidential medical electronic/paper filing/retrieval methods, systems, and/or formats
• Provides functional supervision to lower classified clerical position(s)
• Ensures the efficient operation of the office

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• 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.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED