Administrative Assistant II, General

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Toronto, ON, CAN
In-Office
26-32 Hourly
Mid level
Healthtech • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Provide administrative support for the Anatomic Pathology department, including advanced word processing, reception, scheduling, billing and budget record maintenance, and managing electronic and paper filing systems. Use medical terminology and department-specific software to produce moderate-to-complex documents and ensure smooth office operations.
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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. 

www.uhn.ca 

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Laboratory Medicine Program, Anatomic Pathology
Reports to: Senior Manager, Anatomic Pathology
Salary Range: $25.56 to $31.95 per hour 
Hours: 35 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: June 18, 2026

Position Summary
Join UHN's Laboratory Medicine Program, Canada's largest hospital diagnostic lab and a global leader in academic labs. With over 30 million tests per year and 1,300 outpatients served daily, we are at the forefront of pathology and clinical testing. Embrace innovation and contribute to ground-breaking research, education, and exemplary service. Join our dynamic team of 700 dedicated staff and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of laboratory medicine.

As a valued member of TeamLMP, you will play a key role exercising judgment and independence in the performance of administrative activities.

Duties

  • Utilizing knowledge of medical terminology and advanced functions to provide word processing/typing services to facilitate the production of moderate and/or complex documents/materials for assigned personnel
  • Performing reception responsibilities
  • Maintaining written and/or electronic calendar/schedule
  • Administering and monitoring billing procedures and departmental budgeting records
  • Modifying and maintaining electronic and paper information filing/retrieval methods, systems and/or formats

Qualifications

  • Completion of Grade XII (12) or recognized equivalent
  • Completion of a recognized medical or business post secondary secretarial arts program at the diploma level
  • Three (3) years related secretarial support experience
  • Previous on-the-job computer/word-processing, database and spreadsheet software experience
  • Experience in a Microsoft Office environment 
  • Experience working in a health care environment, an asset
  • Experience with Epic, 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.

Skills Required

  • Completion of Grade XII (12) or recognized equivalent
  • Completion of a recognized medical or business post secondary secretarial arts program at the diploma level
  • Three (3) years related secretarial support experience
  • Previous on-the-job computer/word-processing, database and spreadsheet software experience
  • Experience in a Microsoft Office environment
  • Experience working in a health care environment
  • Experience with Epic
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24,490 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

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University Health Network is Canada's largest research hospital and a public research and teaching hospital network in Toronto, Ontario, known for its scope of research and complexity of cases.

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