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Date Posted: 06/28/2023
Req ID: 32308
Faculty/Division: Vice-Provost, Students
Department: Health and Wellness
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00033669
Description
About us:
Student Life connects life to learning. We believe every student should have the opportunity to participate in university life actively and find connection and community while discovering new ways of thinking and being in the world. We provide resources, support and engagement opportunities that are inclusive and accessible, ensuring every student can build experiences that set them up for a lifetime of success.
Consisting of an interdisciplinary teamof health professionals and support staff, Health &Wellness at the University of Toronto aims to support graduate and undergraduate students in reaching their academic goals, engage students in their development and learning, and support their health andwell-being by providing health education, clinical and consultation services. Health and Wellness (HW) provides counselling to students with a wide range of concerns ranging from relationship problems to debilitating depression and anxiety, suicidal and/or homicidal ideation, post-traumatic stress, and eating disorders.
Your Opportunity
Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Administrative & Clinic Operations, the Medical Administrator provides a variety of medical reception and administration services for a very busy medical and mental health clinic for university students. Optimizes patients’ satisfaction, clinician time, and treatment room utilization by booking appointments in person or by telephone. Registers patients by collecting all demographic and billing information needed by Health and Wellness (H&W). Answers patient enquiries about available services and about health insurance. Ensures smooth patient flow is maintained through booking appointments and filling cancellations.
Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate
• Handling fees or fines and issuing receipts on a limited basis
• Scheduling appointments
• Providing detailed information on clinic procedures and protocols
• Updating and maintaining patient charts
• Probing for information to establish needs

Essential Qualifications

• Ability to manage a multi-line telephone system; telephone etiquette.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize and work independently in a busy clinic setting and deal with emergencies/crisis in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to navigate through MicrosoftOffice programs (Word, Excel, Outlook) and keyboard skills with an accuracy of at least 40 w.p.m.
• Minimum two years related experience working in a medical clinic , preferably in a multi-doctor and multi-disciplinary office.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Experience with medical booking/billing software required, Accuro Electronic Medical System preferred.
• Initiative, tact, and commitment to quality service as interactions occur with a diverse student population who may be vulnerable.
• College Diploma in medical administration or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strict respect for confidentiality is essential. Familiarity with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
• Ability to problem solve under stressful circumstances and in a limited time frame.
• Ability to work calmly and accurately under frequently demanding periods of pressure in a front-line setting.

Assets (Nonessential)

• Experience with virtual care platform such as Zoom for Healthcare, Modeo, OTN.
• Experience in a mental health clinic.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Be

• Tactful
• Approachable
• Multi-tasker

Closing Date: 07/11/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time Flexibility to work shifts (including evenings), some overtime on weekdays and weekend may be required.
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone
USW Pay Band 06 -- $50,124 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $64,099. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Anita Chooraman
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] .