Unit Clerk

Alberta Health Services; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Leduc is seeking a Unit Clerk to support the Family Medicine unit at Leduc Community Hospital. You will handle reception, medical records, transcription of orders, scheduling tests, and liaison with patients, families and health staff, while upholding confidentiality and accuracy.

Efficient communication and teamwork are essential in a busy hospital environment. Qualifications include Grade 12, completion of a Unit Clerk course, hospital experience, strong English,

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Unit Clerk Course or equivalent training program.
• Previous hospital experience required.
• Must read, write and speak English fluently.
• Must be computer literate.
• Demonstrated confidentiality and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• The Unit Clerk will manage efficient communication between health professionals, departments, patients and families while maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
• Perform reception, greeting and directing visitors, patients and health professionals, maintaining patient records and charts, transcribing and processing physician orders.
• Schedule patient tests and/or treatments and perform a range of administrative activities in support of the unit.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment and liaise with Staffing Service as required.

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Unit Clerk Course

Job description

The Unit Clerk is responsible for patient and family care on the Family Medicine Units as directed by the Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in accordance with Leduc Community Hospital and AHS policy and procedures. Under limited supervision, the Unit Clerk is responsible for maintaining the inventory of supplies and equipment, booking tests, and performing clerical, receptionist and staffing liaison duties for the nursing unit. The Unit Clerk is instrumental in facilitating communication between nursing and other health disciplines, departments, patients and families, and in maintaining confidentiality of patient information. Successful candidates will be expected to participate in quality improvement initiatives at the front line, supporting and maintaining high quality patient care strategies within the program. This position is a major asset to the smooth and efficient operation of the nursing unit.

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: Family Medicine
• Primary Location: Leduc Community Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 10-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 20-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 29-NOV-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• 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: Family Medicine
• Primary Location: Leduc Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 10-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 20-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 29-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• 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:

Previous hospital experience required. Must have demonstrated ability to pay close attention to detail with a high level of accuracy. Demonstrated professionalism and customer skills. Able to recognize and maintain confidential information. Have proven interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills, time management, as well as the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision. Must be self-motivated and able to set priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment and cope with frequent interruptions and noise/distractions. Medical terminology required. Must be computer literate. Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Ability to successful liaison with Staffing Service is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

WFM, CPSM and Connect Care qualified is an asset.

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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