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Department Administrative Assistant – Mental Health Program Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Trillium Health Partners
Position: Department Administrative Assistant – Mental Health Program (Full-Time)
Job Description
Position: Department Administrative Assistant
Dept/Health Program: Mental Health Program
Posting : 7438
Status: Full-Time (x1)
Role Level: AC05 ($29.93 to $37.43)
Site: Queensway Health Centre
Hours of Work/Shift: Weekdays; 8:00am to 4:00pm
Posted: June 19, 2026
Internal
Position Summary
A high achieving, self‑motivated individual with exceptional organizational skills and demonstrated commitment to customer service will excel in this position. You must possess the ability to work in a fast‑paced and constantly changing environment and be able to disseminate complex information in order to maintain effective working relationships with the Mental Health Program. You are proactive, dynamic and able to anticipate the needs of those you support without waiting for instruction.
As a member of this incredible team you are an energizing person, not only with your work, but also your work ethic and style. You are flexible and have the ability to think beyond your role or portfolio, to ensure the success of the program and those you work with.
Key Responsibilities
- Administrative support to Seniors’ Mental Health Outreach and Q‑ACTT teams at Queensway site; greeting patients, visitors and staff
- Patient registration function: confirming/validating patient demographic, insurance (including OHIP)
- Answering the telephone, responding to enquiries within scope of authority, or directing to most appropriate person
- Booking outpatient new and follow up appointments
- Attending team meetings (including minute taking)
- Supporting intake triage process
- Entering information into EPIC
- Covering for other outpatient mental health Department Administrative Assistants (as needed)
Key Qualifications
- Grade 12 education combined with 2 years of community college secretarial and/or equivalent work‑related experience providing office and clinical administrative services including correspondence preparation, mail delivery, file management, minute taking, typing and distribution of agendas and minutes, office supply maintenance, advanced technical skills in Windows, MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, MS Project, videoconferencing and teleconferencing set up (Zoom and OTN), and medical terminology knowledge
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written; able to answer phones, screen, direct and handle calls; maintain voicemail and written communications
- Strong focus on patient care, utilizing a patient‑centered approach to managing patients and families’ initial experience with the department
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
- High accuracy and attention to detail when performing a wide variety of tasks
- Self‑directed individual who can work independently with minimal supervision
Internal Candidates
: who have held their current position for at least six months and possess the necessary qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.
Employment Equity and Diversity
Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply.
Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
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We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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Title: Department Administrative Assistant – Mental Health Program
Company: Trillium Health Partners
Location: Toronto, Canada
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