Unit Clerk

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a skilled hospital Unit Clerk for the Medicine Unit 57 at Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. You will support clinicians, manage admissions, discharges, tests and orders while maintaining patient confidentiality.

The role requires a recognized Unit Clerk program, Grade 12, and strong multitasking, communication and organizational skills. Regular part-time, 0.40 FTE, shifts Days/Evenings/Weekends, 7.75 hours per shift.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Unit Clerk Course or equivalent training program.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions while maintaining a calm and pleasant attitude.
• Demonstrated patient/family-centered approach.
• Demonstrated flexibility, self-motivation, organizational skills and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• As a Unit Clerk, ensure efficient flow of communication between health professionals, departments, patients and families while maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
• Perform a range of administrative tasks including reception, greeting/directing visitors, maintaining patient records, transcribing and processing physician orders, and scheduling patient tests/treatments.
• Support the unit’s workflow by coordinating admissions, discharges and procedures on a high-volume Medicine Unit 57.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Organization

Education

Grade 12

Unit Clerk Course

Job description

We are seeking a skilled hospital Unit Clerk who can excel in a fast‑paced acute care environment and support both the clinical team and a diverse, often complex patient population. Completion of a recognized hospital Unit Clerk program. Minimum 1 year of acute care experience within the last 3 years. Proven ability to manage the workflow of a high‑volume unit, coordinating admissions, discharges, tests, and procedures efficiently. Patient Interaction Expectations: This role requires a high level of comfort and confidence when working with confused, agitated, or behaviorally challenging patients. Candidates must be able to: Calmly manage, redirect, and de‑escalate patients who may be disoriented, distressed, or displaying aggressive behaviors. Work effectively with individuals experiencing dementia, brain injuries, or cognitive impairments, maintaining professionalism and safety. Set a steady, respectful tone on the unit through consistent, thoughtful communication. Core Skills: Strong ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands, including call bells, phone calls, and urgent patient needs. Reliable attention to detail and accuracy under pressure. Demonstrated patient‑and-family‑centered approach. Flexibility, self‑motivation, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication.

Description:

As a Unit Clerk, you will be responsible for the efficient flow of communication between health professionals, departments, patients and families while maintaining confidentiality of patient information. You will also be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks which may include reception, greeting and directing visitors, patients and health professionals, maintaining patient records and charts, transcribing and processing physician orders as well as scheduling patient tests and/or treatments. You will also be responsible for performing a range of administrative activities in support of the unit.

• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Medicine Unit 57
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 25-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 07-SEP-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $28.49
• Maximum Salary: $34.62
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Unit Clerk
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Medicine Unit 57
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 25-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 07-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $28.49
• Maximum Salary: $34.62
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.Completion of an accredited Unit Clerk Course or equivalent training program.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Completion of recognized Hospital Unit Clerk course or equivalent education/skills.Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions while maintaining a calm and pleasant attitude.Demonstrated practice that is patient/ family centered.Demonstrated flexibility, self-motivation, organizational skills and excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with WFM an asset.1 years recent Unit Clerk experience in acute care setting desirable.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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