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University Health Network
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Administrative Assistant II, General

University Health Network Dartmouth, NS Full-time

Job description

This bold vision is the future of health care at UHN. We are working to fully integrate physical and mental health in everything we do, for every patient, caregiver, provider and service UHN-wide. We know that patient and caregiver expectations are shifting. Variable quality in mental health care, long wait times and fragmented care pathways are no longer acceptable. We also know that outcomes are poorer for those with physical and mental comorbidities, with their lives being shortened by 15 to 20 years.Integrating physical and mental wellness throughout the healthcare system is the top priority at UHN. Through the Centre for Mental Health, we will fill a gap in care and improve outcomes for patients of all ages experiencing both physical and mental illness.Position SummaryReporting to Director, Transformation, Partnerships & Medical Excellence as well as departmental Operations Lead, the General Administrative Assistant II will be responsible for providing physician support in inpatient and outpatient clinical areas, addressing patient inquires and providing general clinical coordination for physicians as well as any related general administrative assistant duties as assigned.

Responsibilities & skills

Education

Completion of Grade XII or recognized equivalent.Completion of a post-secondary office administration program at the diploma level or equivalent.

Experience

Experience in a Microsoft Office software environment preferred.Experience working in a health care environment an asset.Very good interpersonal and customer service skills.

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About the company

University Health Network

With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a vision of achieving global impact through exemplary patient care, research and education, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together some of the world’s top medical, research and clinical specialists.The University Health Network, frequently ranked among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, represents the coming together of shared values and diverse expertise in patient care, research and education. Each of our facilities – Toronto General Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute– makes a unique contribution to the whole. Together, we create something far greater than the sum of our parts.UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world. UHN is a fully affiliated teaching hospital within the University of Toronto.
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