Union: Non-Union

Number of vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology

Reports to: Manager, DMOH

Salary Range: $25.56 to $31.95 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Weekdays; Monday - Friday (Hybrid)

Status: Permanent Full Time

Closing Date: August 5, 2026

Position Summary

The Administrative Assistant II exercises judgment and independence in the performance of administrative activities, the principal responsibilities include: 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; maintaining written and/or electronic calendar/schedule; administering and monitoring billing procedures and departmental budgeting records; ensuring efficient operation of the office, within the scope of authority; modifying and maintaining electronic and paper information filing/retrieval methods, systems and/or formats; performing clerical support functions, as assigned.

The Administrative Assistant II will be responsible for providing administrative, reception, and referral support within the Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology at UHN.

Duties

- Overall responsibility is to ensure that all work from this office is deftly managed by being focused on effectively and efficiently managing constantly changing priorities related to a busy program, calendar and schedule management and effective communication with all relevant parties




- Support the timely and efficient processing of incoming referrals, scheduling/rescheduling of patient appointments, responding to patients' general inquiries, cancelling patient appointments, and completing reminder communications for scheduled patients
- Complete administrative tasks that support data reporting requirements and a positive patient experience, meeting quality standards set out by UHN including registering patients, as needed, in UHN's EPIC EMR (Electronic Medical Record) system
- Exercise considerable judgment and have independence in providing administrative support to a busy service and excellent patient care; work proactively using critical thinking, accurate processing of information and self-directed follow through
- Follow-up and upload documentation following patient consults with clinicians, nurse coordinators, and allied health, including transfer of notes back to referring clinician
- Provide backup/cross-coverage support as a member of an operational administrative team

- 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
- Previous on-the-job computer/word-processing in a Microsoft Office setting 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
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
- Able to operate effectively in an interdisciplinary team

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.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Why join 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.)

📌 Administrative Assistant II, Medical (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto