Nursing Unit Clerk

Fraser Health Authority; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Paid Benefits

Vacation Entitlement

Pension Enrollment

Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up

TransLink Pass Subsidy

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority is seeking a Unit Clerk to support Royal Columbian Hospital with medical terminology, accurate data entry, and patient coordination. The role involves transcribing orders, scheduling procedures, and maintaining records in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The position requires Grade 12 plus Unit Clerk training and one year of related experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency with meditech terminals are essential for delivering quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation, completion of the Unit Clerk training course plus one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Proficient with medical terminology.
• Typing speed of 40 wpm and ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe physicians orders by copying information, completing forms, and entering data into the computer.
• Schedule patient activities and coordinate with departments, physicians, and external agencies.
• Maintain patient records and timekeeping/staff-related records as required.
• Assist with reception duties: greet visitors, answer phones, take messages, and handle inquiries.

Skills

Medical terminology

Typing speed 40 wpm

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Verbal and written communication

Physical ability

Meditech terminals

Education

Grade 12 + Unit Clerk training

Tools

Meditech terminals

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $30.03 - $30.03 / hour

Job Summary

At Fraser Health, our Mission, Vision, and Values guide everything we do. As one of British Columbia's leading hospitals, Royal Columbian Hospital offers exciting opportunities for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and serving their community. Whether you're providing direct patient care, supporting clinical operations, delivering specialized services, or contributing behind the scenes, every role at Royal Columbian Hospital plays a critical part in delivering exceptional care and improving the health of the communities we serve. Working at Royal Columbian Hospital means joining a collaborative, innovative, and dedicated team in a fast-paced environment where growth, learning, and professional development are encouraged and supported.

Why Choose Fraser Health?

We are committed to supporting our employees through comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and programs designed to promote well-being and work-life balance.

Experience The Exceptional Benefits Of Working With Us

• Comprehensive 100% Employer-Paid Benefits Enjoy peace of mind with extended health and dental coverage for eligible employees.
• Generous Vacation Entitlement Take the time you need to rest and recharge with vacation benefits that grow with your years of service.
• Benefit Portability Transfer Your Benefits Seamlessly From Another HEABC Employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment Start building your future from day one with a defined Municipal Pension Plan.
• Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up Eligible employees may receive additional financial support while growing their families.
• Flexible Scheduling Opportunities Many departments offer scheduling options that help support a healthy work-life balance.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on eligible TransLink passes.
• Employee Discounts and Perks Access a variety of discounts, wellness programs, learning opportunities, and employee support resources.

Eligibility for benefits and programs is based on employment status and applicable collective agreements.

Grow Your Career at Royal Columbian Hospital

Royal Columbian Hospital is a provincial referral centre, Level 1 Trauma Centre, and one of British Columbia's busiest hospitals, providing employees with unique opportunities to develop their skills, work alongside highly specialized teams, and contribute to the delivery of exceptional patient care. Whether you're beginning your career, looking for a new challenge, or seeking opportunities for advancement, Royal Columbian Hospital offers a rewarding environment where you can make a meaningful impact every day.

Detailed Overview

Under direct supervision maintains unit records and supply levels; performs reception and clerical duties related to the operation of the unit.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes physicians orders by copying information, completing required forms and/or entering information into the computer and distributing as required.
• Schedules patient activities such as diagnostic procedures, appointments or transportation by contacting appropriate departments, physicians offices or outside agencies and maintaining related records.
• Maintains patient records according to established procedures by setting up charts, adding or removing forms, and forwarding discharged patient records to Health Records Department.
• Performs reception duties such as greeting and directing visitors, answering the telephone, taking messages, answering routine inquiries or referring as appropriate; opening and distributing mail as required.
• Maintains unit stationary and supply levels by monitoring stock, preparing stores orders, requisitions or stationary orders, completes equipment repair or maintenance orders as directed.
• Orients new staff and students to unit by demonstrating procedures, answering questions and explaining unit organization and layout.
• Performs clerical duties such as typing, filing and photocopying.
• As required by the department, maintains timekeeping and other staff related records by coding and entering hours to timecards, transcribing rotation hours by copying information onto required forms and/or entering into the computer, according to established procedures. Forwards timesheets, staffing information to staffing/appropriate department.
• As required by the department, maintains relief staff call in list information such as name, telephone number and work availability; contacting staff to fill vacancies as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Grade 12 graduation, completion of the Unit Clerk training course plus one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to type 40wpm.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment such as personal computers and meditech terminals.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force.

We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust.

Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.