Job Summary & Requirements RVH has the largest surgical program in the North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network (NSM LHIN) with 65% of surgeons and approximately 80,000 surgical cases annually. In the role of Administrative Assistant for Surgical Support Services, you will support leadership with day-to-day administrative operations. In addition to performing traditional Administrative Assistant duties such as word processing, filing, copying, the Administrative Assistant functions as a primary communications link between the rest of the hospital, the public and department staff.

Education:

• Completion of a two-year college program with a focus in Secretarial or Administrative Assistant work
• Ontario Secondary School graduation diploma with commercial options or equivalent secretarial skills
• Completion of a medical terminology course or comprehension of medical terminology an asset

Experience:

• Progressive experience in administrative roles
• Computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint required)
• Has worked for a Manager/Director

Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate with a variety of management levels
• Proven organizational skills
• Strong listening skills

Other:

• Demonstrated commitment to customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using both oral and written format
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable to a changing work environment
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and function effectively in a busy environment
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to function in a multi-task environment
• Demonstrates commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Demonstrated technical skills – computer software and audio-visual equipment
• Must possess the ability to work in an environment where there is constant interruption