Receptionist - Jdmi - Ppt - Pmcc

**Receptionist**

Posting #: 917836

Union: NOWU

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Joint Department of Medical Imaging (JDMI)

Reports to: Supervisor

Hours: Variable (Days, Evenings, Weekends)

**Salary**: $18.97 - $23.71 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.

Status: Permanent Part Time

Posted Date: April 27, 2023

Closing Date: Until Filled

The University Health Network, where
_“above all else the needs of patients come first”_, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of
_“Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”_, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.

**Position Summary**

The Receptionist performs a limited number of routine and repetitive activities and functions.

**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
- Performing cross-functional responsibilities, as required; performing other duties consistent with the job classification

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

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.