Nursing Unit Assistant: Care Coordination & Admin Support

Island Health; Central Saanich; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Nursing Unit Clerk to perform clerical duties related to resident care. Responsibilities include transcribing and processing physicians' orders, coordinating appointments, and maintaining resident charts. The ideal candidate will have completed Grade 12, have knowledge of medical terminology, and possess effective verbal and written communication skills. This position plays a crucial role in patient safety and requires physical ability to carry out duties.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program.
• One year's recent related experience or equivalent combination.
• Medical terminology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and process physicians' orders.
• Coordinate resident appointments and tests.
• Assemble and maintain resident charts.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Keyboarding at 50 wpm

Organizational skills

Ability to operate related equipment

Proficiency in various computer software applications

Education

Grade 12

Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program

One year's recent related experience

Job description

A healthcare organization is looking for a Nursing Unit Clerk to perform clerical duties related to resident care. Responsibilities include transcribing and processing physicians' orders, coordinating appointments, and maintaining resident charts. The ideal candidate will have completed Grade 12, have knowledge of medical terminology, and possess effective verbal and written communication skills. This position plays a crucial role in patient safety and requires physical ability to carry out duties.