Admin Profess

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.

• 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

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

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

• 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