Unit Clerk

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Unit Clerk for the busy urban Emergency Department at South Health Campus in Calgary. You will manage communications among health professionals, patients and families, and perform a range of administrative tasks including chart maintenance, order transcription and scheduling.

Ideal candidates have a Grade 12 or equivalent, MOA/Unit Clerk training, Medical Terminology, and at least 1 year of acute hospital experience. Emergency Department experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Unit Clerk Course or MOA program.
• Medical Terminology knowledge.
• 1 year acute hospital experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient flow of communication between health professionals, patients and families.
• Reception, greeting and directing visitors and health professionals.
• Maintain patient records and charts and transcribe physician orders.
• Schedule patient tests and/or treatments and support unit activities.
• Protect patient confidentiality and support the multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Prioritization

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Unit Clerk course / MOA

Medical Terminology

Tools

Connect Care

MUSE

Netcare

REPAC

iRequest

APPROACH

DCS

Siren

Job description

Are you an independent, hardworking unit clerk who is looking for a new challenge. An opportunity waits for you to join a busy urban Emergency Department at South Health Campus. The unit clerk is a key member of the team, supporting the broader multi-disciplinary team, managing workflows in Connect Care, and acting as a contact for patients and families. The successful applicant needs to be able to work independently and under pressure with strong communication skills.The Unit Clerk will adhere to 4 key pillars of service: Collaborative Practice, Wellness, Patient and Family Centered Care, and Innovation. These pillars serve as the key philosophical principles to be used in the development and service of all care to patients and families at South Health Campus.

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: Emergency Department
• Primary Location: South Health Campus
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 02-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 21-SEP-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $28.49
• Maximum Salary: $34.62
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Unit Clerk
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Emergency Department
• Primary Location: South Health Campus
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 02-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: Other
• 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:

Graduated from an approved MOA or Hospital Unit Clerk course. Medical Terminology. 1-year acute hospital experience. Demonstrated high functioning time management skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a rapidly changing environment. Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills through computer, verbal and written means, in a professional and mature manner. Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills - knowledgeable of Microsoft Office applications. Demonstrated ability to successfully establish relationships with both patients and families and engage them in their care.

Preferred Qualifications:

Emergency Department experience preferred. Proficiency in applications such as Connect Care, MUSE, Netcare, REPAC, iRequest, APPROACH, DCS, and Siren.

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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We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Calgary Zone, Calgary, South Health Campus

Calgary Zone, Calgary, South Health Campus

Calgary Zone, Calgary, South Health Campus