Healthcare Unit Clerk - Patient Flow & Admin

Alberta Health Services; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Unit Clerk to support the Medicine Program at Sturgeon Community Hospital. You will manage phones, greet visitors, and handle patient records, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy in transcribing physician orders and scheduling tests.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and attention to detail, with 1-2 years of unit clerk experience preferred. This temporary full-time position operates days, evenings, and weekends within a 24-week rotation.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Unit Clerk course or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Manage telephone operations, greet and direct visitors and patients.
• Maintain patient records and charts, ensuring confidentiality.
• Transcribe and process physicians' orders including medications and labs.
• Schedule patient tests, diagnostics and treatments.
• Ensure adequate supplies and equipment for the unit.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Patient/customer service

Education

High school diploma (Grade 12)

Unit Clerk course or equivalent training

Unit Clerk certificate with practicum

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Unit Clerk to support the Medicine Program at Sturgeon Community Hospital. You will manage phones, greet visitors, and handle patient records, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy in transcribing physician orders and scheduling tests.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and attention to detail, with 1-2 years of unit clerk experience preferred. This temporary full-time position operates days, evenings, and weekends within a 24-week rotation.