Program Assistant III

Covenant Health Canada; Camrose; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health invites applications for a Program Assistant III in St. Mary’s Hospital Diagnostic Imaging.

This role expands and maintains clerical skills within a multidisciplinary DI team, supporting referrals, scheduling, patient check-in, and general administrative tasks. The successful candidate will use Connect Care and other information systems, help manage patient flow, and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or recognized equivalent required.
• Connect Care experience.
• Experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process patient referrals and schedule appointments.
• Greet and check in patients and provide administrative support.
• Facilitate patient flow and manage information in various systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information handled at all times.
• Adapt to changing priorities and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or recognized equivalent

Tools

Connect Care

Job description

Join the St. Mary's DI team where you will expand and maintain your clerk skillsets in a multidisciplinary department including ultrasound, x-ray, and CT imaging. The Program Assistant III is an essential member of the healthcare team and supports the efficient day-to-day operations of the DI department. Responsibilities include processing patient referrals, scheduling appointments, greeting and checking in patients, and providing administrative support to facilitate patient flow. The successful candidate must possess strong computer skills and be comfortable using various information systems to manage referrals, appointments, and patient information. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. The incumbent must be able to multitask, manage frequent interruptions, adapt to changing priorities, learn and follow workflows, and exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills while working independently. Must maintain confidentiality of all information handled at all times.

Description:

The Program Assistant III provides a wide range of clerical support, with varying duties depending on the specified program/department. The Program Assistant III performs these tasks in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE General Support Services Collective Agreement.

• Union: COV AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Diagnostic Imaging
• Primary Location: St. Mary's Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 12
• Shift Pattern: Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $25.72
• Maximum Salary: $31.25
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Program Assistant III
• Union: COV AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Diagnostic Imaging
• Primary Location: St. Mary's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 5.25
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 12
• Shift Pattern: Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $25.72
• Maximum Salary: $31.25
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or recognized equivalent required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Connect Care experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in an acute care setting.

Hiring Requirements

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.