Administrative Assistant II

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Cardiovascular Surgery
Reports to: Physician
Salary Range: $26.14 to $32.67 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: November 4, 2026
Position Summary:
The MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II exercises considerable judgment/independence and utilizes knowledge of medical terminology/moderately advanced functions to provide secretarial and clerical services, in support of the Division of Cardiovascular Surgery.
Duties:
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 secretarial 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
Completion of a recognized post-secondary medical office administration program at the diploma level or equivalent
Three (3) years related medical administrative support experience
Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
Excellent word-processing/typing skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent knowledge of medical terminology
Excellent knowledge of health care, organizational/office practices, procedures and standards
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and collaborate as an active participant with others in assisting with the delivery of care to patients
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
Experience using EPIC EMR an asset

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No