Administrative Support V

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Calgary seeks an Administrative Support V to handle complex clerical work for bed placement, admissions and transfers at Foothills Medical Centre. You will be the first contact for physicians seeking admission, coordinating with units, admitting staff and physicians while maintaining patient confidentiality.

The role requires post-secondary education in office/business administration, Grade 12, strong English, and accurate keyboarding (40–50 wpm).

Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary education (e.g. certificate in office or business administration).
• Grade 12 or equivalent required. Proficient in Connect Care. Excellent knowledge of the English language both written and oral.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under stress and heavy workload; able to prioritize; work independently; strong confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex clerical duties related to patient bed allocation, admission and transfers.
• Serve as initial contact for physicians seeking bed admissions to hospital areas.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses and medical staff; participate in daily huddles and coordinate with units and admitting staff.

Skills

Typing 40-50 wpm

Excellent English

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Work independently

Education

Post-secondary certificate in office or business administration

Tools

Connect Care

Netscape

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Windows

Job description

Working under the general supervision and guidance of the FMC Senior Flow Coordinators, this position performs complex clerical duties related to patient bed allocation, admission, and direct admission and transferring of patients. The successful candidate is responsible for accurately placing admissions according to diagnosis and isolation requirements. The position serves as a point of initial contact for physicians seeking admission of patients to hospital through any of the Main, Emergency Admitting areas. Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other medical staff. Other duties include: attending daily huddle, communicating with units, unit clerks, unit managers, admitting staff and physicians, and providing guidance and work leadership to student placements. The employee shall maintain confidentiality of all AHS information in accordance with HIA, FOIP, and other privacy legislation in effect and shall comply at all times with AHS’s Information Privacy and Information Security policies.

Description:

As an Administrative Support V, you will require advanced administrative or specialized skills and knowledge to support complex procedures, practices and initiatives within a department or program.

• Classification: Administrative Support V
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Bed Placement
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 05-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 01-JUN-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 36
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $31.09
• Maximum Salary: $37.81
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Administrative Support V
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Bed Placement
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 05-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 01-JUN-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 36
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $31.09
• Maximum Salary: $37.81
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of post-secondary education (e.g. certificate in office or business administration).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Grade 12 or equivalent required. Proficient in Connect Care. Excellent knowledge of the English language both written and oral. Able to maintain a professional image and demonstrated ability to remain calm, courteous, sensitive, and tactful. Accurate and proficient keyboarding skills of 40-50 wpm required. Demonstrated proficiency of Netscape and Windows (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access). Demonstrated ability to work well under stress and heavy workload. Must be able to prioritize on an ongoing basis. Demonstrated ability to work independently. Demonstrated effective communication skills when dealing with staff, managers, and physicians. Skilled at paying close attention to detail. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a health care or medical office setting preferred. Prior experience working with the public is an asset. Work leadership experience is an asset.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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Calgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre