Administrative Assistant - Medical Imaging - Term Full Time

Job Responsibility:

Term Full Time position - (1.0 FTE)

July 07, 2025 - March 19, 2027

This position is at the L04 level with an hourly pay range of $32.22 to $40.77

(PSAC Bargaining Unit)

Reporting to the Medical Imaging Manager, at Whitehorse General Hospital, the incumbent provides administrative services and co-ordinates clinical procedures which include: being the initial contact for patients and visitors, maintaining computerized scheduling of appointments; creating, updating and maintaining electronic medical records and interacting with a variety of medical professionals. Supports the on-going quality assurance program; and other related duties.

Knowledge and skills required:

• Knowledge of and proficiency in medical office procedures;
• Knowledge of computerized scheduling, HIS and RIS; excellent computer skills;
• Knowledge of medical terminology (anatomy, physiology and pathology);
• Knowledge of medical imaging exams and preparations;
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations;
• Ability to recognize and respond to a change in patient condition;
• Ability to multitask in a busy office setting (multidisciplinary department);
• Ability to deal with situations in a professional manner;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with colleagues, peers, patients and families;
• Ability to organize, prioritize, adapt to workload variances and resolve work related problems;
• Ability to keep current with changes and aid in implementation of accepted change;
• Ability to train and orientate other health care professionals;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Thoroughness and attention to detail;
• Reliability, self-motivation and ability to work independently with limited supervision;
• Cross-cultural awareness.

The successful candidate will have a Medical Terminology certificate, (1) one to (2) two years Medical Office experience, certification in CPR (or ability to become certified). A Medical Office Assistant Certificate, experience in a Medical Imaging department and knowledge of Picture Archiving Communication System/digital environment would all be considered assets for this position.

Closing Date: 4:00pm June 19, 2025