Overview
Administrative Assistant Jobs in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada at Hamilton Family Health Team
Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: Hamilton Family Health Team
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Together, we do amazing things every day.
Imagine a supportive employer, a career that fits your lifestyle, and many learning opportunities. With the Hamilton Family Health Team, you can have all of that, and more. We work hard to create an innovative and diverse workplace that values the contributions of our employees. No matter what your role, working with us is about making a difference – every day!
Position Overview:
The Administrative Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support to our healthcare professionals in a team setting.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Booking patient appointments, greeting patients, and answering the HFHT phone line
- Liaising with patients and families in a professional and compassionate manner while maintaining privacy and confidentiality
- Maintaining patient records by obtaining, recording, and updating personal information
- Scanning and faxing of patient information and consultation reports
- Liaising with practice–based primary care teams
- Overseeing and monitoring room bookings and scheduling
- Supporting the development of, and ongoing spread of groups
- May be required to support on-site, in-person groups (various locations TBD in Hamilton).
***The above responsibilities are not to be considered all-inclusive.
Requirements:
- BA or diploma in Medical Office Administration or equivalent
- Exceptional customer service, communication and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with proven ability to work well in a team environment
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and initiative
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Must be able to multi-task and prioritize while working within a busy environment
- Experience with EMR (Practice Solutions Suite) an asset
- Previous experience in a clinical setting an asset
- Excellent attendance
Why join the HFHT?
Competitive Employee Value Proposition including, but not limited to:
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension (HOOPP)
- Extended health care benefits including health, dental, vision & critical Illness insurance
- Meaningful, purpose-based work
- 12 paid Stat holidays and one (1) extra float day
- Ongoing green initiatives
Summary
Classification: Non-Union
Primary Location: Hamilton –123 James Street N
Multi-Site: Yes
Employee Class: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday; 40hrs/week
Salary: $49,000 – $55,979.87
Date Available: ASAP
Application Instructions
Interested applicants please submit résumé and cover letter as one document using naming convention Last Name, First Name_Position by email: [email protected]
Note
If successful in receiving a job offer with the Hamilton Family Health Team, new hires may be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date as a condition of their employment. If successful candidates are unable to get their COVID-19 vaccination as a result of a medical exemption, they may be required to submit supporting documentation to establish that they are exempt from this requirement.
The HFHT is committed to building a respectful, caring, equitable, and inclusive workplace where staff reflect the diversity of the communities that we serve. As such, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals including all equity-deserving groups. In addition, we are committed to accessibility and creating a barrier free hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005). Accommodation is available upon request at any point in the selection process by notifying the recruitment staff.
