Overview
Administrative Assistant I Jobs in Toronto, Canada at University Health Network
Compensation: CAD 23.14 – CAD 28.92 – hourly
Company Description UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #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 it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site:
Toronto Western Hospital
Department :
Krembil Brain Institute – Neurology Physician’s office
Reports to:
Manager/Physician
Hours :
22.5 hours per week
Salary: $23.14 – $28.92 per hour
Shifts:
3 days per week
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: August 19, 2026
Job Summary The Administrative Assistant I, Medical is responsible forprovidingadministrativeand reception support within the Neurology Program at the University Health Network. This role involves managing a broad range of administrative responsibilities in a dynamic academic and clinical environment. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while providing strong support to physicians and learners.
Duties Performing reception responsibilities
Providing clerical support
Triaging referrals
Organizing andmaintainingpatient charts, electronic and paper information filing systems
Performing patient administration functions including scheduling and coordinating appointments/meetings/events
Maintaining written and/or electronic calendar/schedules, etc
Coordinating unit administrative functions
Ensuring the efficient operation of the unit, within the scope of authority
Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
Qualifications Completion of Grade XII
Completion of a recognized post-secondary office administration program at the certificate level or equivalent preferred
Two (2) year related clerical experience required
Previous on-the-job word processing and spreadsheet experience required; experience working inan Microsoft Office software environment
Experience working in a health care environment
General knowledge of office practices,processes and procedures
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of Emergency Assistance Codes
Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills
Very goodinterpersonal and customer service skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good problem solving skills
Ability to produce high quality workin accordance with Hospital standards
Ability to work effectively and safely when dealing with stressful situations
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 petitive 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.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with…
Title: Administrative Assistant I
Company: University Health Network
Location: Toronto, Canada
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