Administrative Assistant III, Medical

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: UHN Multisite
Department: Medicine
Reports to: Manager
Salary Range: $28.42 to $35.52 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: January 30, 2026

A medical division is looking to hire a Medical Administrative Assistant III for a busy clinic settings and supporting two to three physicians. The candidate exercises considerable judgment/independence and utilizes knowledge of medical terminology/moderately advanced functions to provide secretarial and clerical services, in support of medical/professional personnel, including: acting in a moderately independent manner to maintain written and/or electronic appointment schedule/calendar of assigned personnel; utilizing knowledge of medical terminology and moderately advanced functions to provide word processing/typing services to facilitate the production of moderately complex documents/materials for assigned personnel; drawing upon knowledge of medical terminology and senior administrative experience to provide efficient and effective reception responsibilities; organizing, modifying, and maintaining confidential electronic/paper filing/retrieval methods, systems and/or formats; arranging small to mid-size formal and informal meetings/events; performing moderately complex billing and budgetary functions for multiple cost centers; providing functional supervision and leadership to lower classified administrative positions; ensuring efficient operation of the office, within scope of authority; performing other related office support activities; performing cross-functional duties, as assigned or requested; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

• Proficient in EPIC is an asset
• Completion of Grade XII or recognized equivalent
• Completion of a recognized medical office or business administration program at the diploma level
• Four (4) years related administrative 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.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Very good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Very good verbal and written communications skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of health care, organizational/office practices, procedures and standards
• Ability to produce high quality work in accordance with Hospital standards
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work well under pressure and use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
• Knowledge of medical terminology an asset.
• Ability to maintain and protect patient confidentiality
• Ability to produce high quality work in accordance with Hospital standards 
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to use good judgment is assessing difficult situations
• Experience working in a health care environment an asset

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.

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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.