Company Description
UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. 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.
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Job Description
Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute University Centre
Department: Outpatient Clinics
Reports to: Program Services Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Wage range: $22.46 - $28.08 Hourly (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Permanent Full Time
Shifts: Days
Closing Date: January 22, 2025
The
CLERICAL ASSISTANT Ill utilizes judgment and/or decision-making in the provision of the support service required for the department, including:
- Performing moderately complex clerical duties using electronic record systems (EPIC)
- Providing support with the maintenance of electronic information, filing/retrieval methods and systems
- Performing reception duties
- Register, book, cancel and reschedule patient appointments in person and over the phone
- Performing additional clerical functions and duties consistent with the job classification, as required.
Qualifications
Completion of Grade XII or recognized equivalent, health related undergraduate experience preferred
- Medical Office Administration diploma/certificate is an asset
- Six (6) months recent related experience - experience working in a health care environment
- Computer proficiency; EPIC trained preferred, but not required.
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent telephone, interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Ability to produce work in accordance with Hospital standards
- Ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
- Ability to produce work that is accurate and reliable
- Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy
- Problem solving skills with good decision making
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Additional Information
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.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
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.
