Administrative Assistant III

Union: Non-Union Number of Vacancies: 1 New or Replacement Position:  Replacement Site: Toronto General Hospital Department: Transfusion Medicine, Laboratory Medicine Program (LMP) Reports to:  Senior Manager, Transfusion Medicine Wage Range: $29.06 - $36.32 per hour                                                                                                                 Hours : 37.5 hours per week Shifts: Weekdays, Monday - Friday Status : Permanent Full Time                                                                                                                                  Closing Date: November 13, 2026                                                                                                   Position Summary Join UHN's Laboratory Medicine Program, Canada's largest hospital diagnostic lab and a global leader in academic labs. With over 30 million tests per year and 1,300 outpatients served daily, we are at the forefront of pathology and clinical testing. Embrace innovation and contribute to ground-breaking research, education, and exemplary service. Join our dynamic team of 700 dedicated staff and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of laboratory medicine. As a valued member of TeamLMP, you will play a key role exercising judgment and independence in the performance of administrative activities. The Administrative Assistant III provides comprehensive administrative support to the Transfusion Medicine senior manager as well as the Transfusion Medicine physicians. This role interacts closely with laboratory supervisors and personnel across LMP. The position is essential in ensuring smooth operations by managing schedules, coordinating meetings, processing payroll, and handling communications efficiently and confidentially. Dutie ​​​​​​s • Manage calendars, arrange travel, and process expense reports • Prepare documents, coordinate meetings, and maintain electronic filing systems • Handle all aspects of payroll submission • Address payroll inquiries and provide training as necessary • Plan and organize departmental meetings, including minute-taking for teams • Support departmental events such as staff retirements and luncheons • Collate and process monthly expense and credit card statements, ensuring proper documentation and approvals • Assist with the onboarding process by coordinating paperwork and initial setup • Coordinate Transfusion Medicine clinical rotations for residents and fellows • Oversee office supplies procurement and departmental organization   • Completion of Grade XII (12) or recognized equivalent • Office Administration Certificate or equivalent, preferred • Familiarity with medical terminology is beneficial • 3–5 years of relevant administrative experience in a fast-paced environment • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, MS Teams) • Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality • Expertise in payroll systems and familiarity with electronic billing platforms • Experience working in a healthcare environment, an asset • Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities • High attention to detail and the ability to work independently • Excellent time management and multitasking capabilities 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. • Competitive offer packages • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP  https://hoopp.com/ )