Sinai Health is looking for a Program Assistant, Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Hospital.
In This Role You Will
- Provide day to day administration of outpatient psychiatry services, including the scheduling of appointments, patient registration and frequent interactions with patients both in person and over the phone
- Review telephone, faxes, surface mail and email messages including charting and physician notification
- Communicate and share clinical information to physicians and allied health team members respecting patient confidentiality and privacy, including retrieval of release of information documents, as necessary
- Function in a front line, patient and staff facing public relations role, providing timely, friendly and informative support to patients, staff and learners
- Coordinate and maintain clinic schedules to support effective functioning of clinic and patient flow
- Provide liaison for logistical preparation of clinical team meetings, teleconferences, video conferences, webinars and other events required within the mandate of an academic health sciences centre
- Collect and collate clinic statistics and demographic data on patients and clinic flow
- Work collaboratively with and provides back up support to other clinical and administrative areas in the Department when required
- Ensure clinical charts are maintained, as required
- Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required
Job Requirements
Mandatory
- Successful completion of a college diploma preferably in the field of Medical Office or Business Administration from an accredited educational institution
- 5 years of experience in an academic and/or healthcare setting
Skills and Knowledge
- Proficiency with Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook)
- Friendly professional customer focused attitude
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a self-directed manner, meet concurrent deadlines, organize time and priorities, and manage multiple priorities
- Flexibility in working with an inter-professional team of health professionals and learners located in different physical environments.
- Strong work ethic accompanied by a positive, client-focused attitude
- Ability to make decisions, exercise good judgment, discretion and initiative in dealing with confidential information and/or in responding to enquiries
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to empathize with patients/clients
- Interest and familiarity in the field of mental health is an asset
- Proven planning, organizational, and coordination skills
- Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history
This is a Temporary contract for up to 6 months.
Job Type: Temporary Full Time
Hours (subject to change): 37.5 hours per week
Vacancy Type: New/Replacement Vacancy
Vacancies: 1
Employee Group: Non-Union
Program Assistant, Psychiatry in Toronto employer: Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health
As a leading healthcare provider, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritizes employee growth and development. Our state-of-the-art facility not only allows you to deliver high-quality care but also offers ongoing education and mentorship opportunities, making it an ideal environment for passionate ICU Registered Nurses looking to advance their careers while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.
Contact Details:
Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health Recruitment Team
