Receptionist

University Health Network; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness services

Transit access to UHN

Development opportunities

Multiple corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network is seeking a casual receptionist for the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre in Toronto General Hospital. You will perform reception duties, screen calls, schedule appointments, and support clinic operations in a busy cardiovascular setting.

The position requires a Grade XII or equivalent and 3 months of related experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong telephone and customer service skills are essential, and the role offers on-site work with benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade XII or recognized equivalent.
• Three (3) months related experience.
• Previous on-the-job word-processing experience.
• Experience in a Microsoft Office software environment, preferred.
• Experience working in a health care environment, an asset.
• Excellent telephone, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations.
• Knowledge of general office practices, procedures and standards.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, an asset.

Responsibilities

• Performing reception functions, including: answering, screening, and directing telephone calls.
• Scheduling appointments, tests and visits.
• Maintaining schedules for assigned personnel.
• Performing clerical support functions including: word-processing/typing routine correspondence, etc.
• Photocopying.
• Porting and distributing mail, etc.
• Providing FAX services

Skills

Reception and front desk

Customer service

Telephone etiquette

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 20.83 - CAD 26.04 - hourly

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.

Union:Non Union
Number of vacancies: 2
New or Replacement Position:New
Site:Toronto General Hospital
Department:Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, Cardiac Clinics
Reports to:Nurse Manager
Salary Range: $20.83 to $26.04
Hours:Various as required
Shifts:Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm
Status:Casual
Closing Date:September 25, 2026
Position Summary
The Peter Munk Cardiac Centre program provides world-class cardiovascular care. One of the largest programs of its kind in North America, we are a major referral centre. Our program offers resources and expertise prepared to deal with even the most complex patient cases.
Our multidisciplinary team includes physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, dieticians and other allied health professionals with special training in cardiac and vascular conditions and its treatment. Each year, our innovative surgery techniques and outstanding cardiology interventions attract hundreds of visiting professors and trainees from around the globe.

Duties

• Performing reception functions, including: answering, screening, and directing telephone calls
• Scheduling appointments, tests and visits
• Maintaining schedules for assigned personnel
• Performing clerical support functions including: word-processing/typing routine correspondence, etc,.
• Photocopying
• Porting and distributing mail, etc,.
• Providing FAX services

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade XII or recognized equivalent
• Three (3) months related experience
• Previous on-the-job word-processing experience
• Experience in a Microsoft Office software environment, preferred
• Experience working in a health care environment, anasset
• Excellent telephone, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
• Knowledge of general office practices, procedures and standards
• Knowledge of medical terminology, an asset

Additional Information

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.

• Wellness services & offerings
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• 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.At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.
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.