Admin Assistant Department Pathology

Unity Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health Toronto seeks a dedicated individual for a secretarial role supporting Pathologists. Responsibilities include administrative tasks, billing liaison, and case management. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role, strong communication skills, and familiarity with medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related work experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides secretarial support to the Pathologists.
• Enters billing codes and communicates with financial analysts.
• Assists with daily office tasks and manages cases.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Graduate of a recognized Secretarial Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Provides secretarial support to the Pathologists
• Enters billing codes and communicates with Financial Analysts for billing purposes
• Transcribes reports, correspondence, and other division materials as required
• Answers phone calls, photocopies, and files documents
• Communicates with other hospital sites for requests and consults
• Packages and sends out slides / blocks; receives slides / blocks from other institutions for consultation
• Assists with daily office tasks and manages cases between sites, SJHC and SMH
• Tracks ongoing research studies in the lab when required
• Registers specimens in the Pathology LIS (currently CoPath), tracks case send outs and returns
• Mails reports and performs other assigned duties

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Secretarial Program and / or minimum 2 years related work experience
• Extended knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Programs
• Knowledge of medical terminology is an asset
• Ability to work independently, prioritize in a fast-paced environment, and multi-task
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; customer service oriented
• Ability to work cooperatively with team members
• Understanding of and commitment to the Hospital's Mission and values
• Excellent attendance record and punctuality

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We accommodate needs in accordance with AODA and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please inform us of any accommodation needs during the recruitment process.