Administrative Assistant - Medicine Program

Administrative Assistant - Medicine Program

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary







The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and organizational support to the Director and Physician Leads, Managers, Coordinators and Educators and other staff, as requested.
The Administrative Assistant will provide complex and confidential administrative support in a dynamic environment, and function with a high degree of attention to detail, quality, accuracy and prioritization of work in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Business Administrative Diploma or related discipline from a recognized Community College preferred.
• 3-5 years of secretarial experience at a senior level or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, dependable, and resourceful.
• Recent Healthcare/hospital experience preferred
• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize,





and manage own workflow to ensure quality and efficiency
• Proficient minute taker with the ability to prepare high-quality concise minutes
• Excellent organization and time management skills with an ability to effectively manage complexity of tasks simultaneously
• Ability to deal effectively with multiple priorities and possess tact and diplomacy in dealing with inquiries and requests for information.
• Demonstrates initiative, high degree of accuracy, and ability to handle complexity of tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to identify administrative problems and make recommendations to solve them.
• Polished, professional interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively in a team environment and with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication,





both written and verbal
• Demonstrated problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.