Unit Clerk

Alberta Health Services; City of Lacombe; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Unit Clerk to join their rural acute care team in Lacombe. The role involves efficient communication among health professionals and various administrative tasks including maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates should have completed Grade 12 and an accredited Unit Clerk Course. Lacombe offers a blend of urban and small-town living with access to nature and amenities.

Qualifications

• Responsible for efficient communication between health professionals, departments, patients, and families while maintaining confidentiality.
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks including reception and maintaining patient records.

Education

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Unit Clerk Course or equivalent training program

Job description

Your Opportunity: We have an exciting opportunity to join our rural acute care team. Unit clerks who apply will have the opportunity to work in both Acute Care and ER. Our hospital contains 35 acute care beds on 2 units and a busy 13 bed ER. Our multidisciplinary team works closely together to service all of the needs of our residents. Lacombe is one of Alberta’s newest cities that has retained its small town feel and is located a short 15-minute drive north of Red Deer. Lacombe offers a rich natural environment of lakes and green spaces, along with an unrivaled range of lifestyle amenities. Our facility serves the city and surrounding rural areas and communities.

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.

Classification

Unit Clerk

Union

AUPE GSS

Location

Lacombe Hospital & Care Centre

Required Qualifications

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

Additional Required Qualifications

As required.

Preferred Qualifications

As required.