Surgical Care Unit Clerk — Elevate Patient Care

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health in Edmonton is seeking a Unit Clerk to support a busy 5 East Surgical Care Unit on a 0.70 FTE schedule. The role handles administrative operations, liaises with patients and clinical staff, and ensures accurate documentation and timely communication on admissions, transfers, and discharges.

You will oversee scheduling, timekeeping, trackers, audits and minutes, and serve as a Downtime Captain during system outages to maintain continuity of care on a high-turnover, high-acuity

Qualifications

• Certificate from a recognized training program including a practicum.
• Course in Medical Terminology is required.
• Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative operations on designated care areas.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges; maintain essential records.
• Oversee scheduling, timekeeping, and trackers, audits, and meeting minutes.
• Support unit workflow and communicate with patients, families, and clinical staff.
• Act as Downtime Captain during system outages to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Typing Speed

Education

Certificate in medical office administration with practicum

Tools

Connect Care

E-facilities

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Covenant Health in Edmonton is seeking a Unit Clerk to support a busy 5 East Surgical Care Unit on a 0.70 FTE schedule. The role handles administrative operations, liaises with patients and clinical staff, and ensures accurate documentation and timely communication on admissions, transfers, and discharges.

You will oversee scheduling, timekeeping, trackers, audits and minutes, and serve as a Downtime Captain during system outages to maintain continuity of care on a high-turnover, high-acuity