Patient Care Unit Clerk — Clinical Admin & Coordination

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

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Victoria, Nova Scotia is seeking a dedicated Nursing Unit Clerk to perform clerical duties vital for patient care operations. Responsibilities include transcribing physician orders, coordinating appointments, and maintaining patient charts. Candidates should possess Grade 12 education, medical terminology knowledge, and must have at least one year of related experience. This position is essential for ensuring quality and safety in healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and medical terminology.
• One year's recent related experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of clerical duties in a patient care area.
• Transcribe and process physician orders.
• Communicate with departments and hospitals.

Skills

Effective communication

Dealing with others

Physical ability to perform duties

Keyboarding at 50 wpm

Organizational skills

Operating equipment

Utilizing computer software

Education

Grade 12

Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program

Job description

A healthcare authority in Victoria, Nova Scotia is seeking a dedicated Nursing Unit Clerk to perform clerical duties vital for patient care operations. Responsibilities include transcribing physician orders, coordinating appointments, and maintaining patient charts. Candidates should possess Grade 12 education, medical terminology knowledge, and must have at least one year of related experience. This position is essential for ensuring quality and safety in healthcare delivery.