Unit Clerk

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Unit Clerk for Misericordia Community Hospital in Edmonton. This regular part-time role involves coordinating administrative operations on designated care areas and serving as a central liaison for patients, families and clinical staff.

Responsibilities include admissions, transfers and discharges, record maintenance, scheduling support and ensuring continuity during system downtimes.

Qualifications

• Must have a Certificate from a recognized training program which includes a practicum component.
• A course in Medical Terminology is required.
• Acute care Unit Clerk experience in a hospital setting.
• Ability to perform efficiently and maintain accuracy in a busy, demanding environment.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent interpersonal communication within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Act as a central liaison among patients, families and clinical staff to ensure timely communication and coordination of care.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges; maintain essential records and facilitate smooth unit workflow.
• Oversee inventory and supplies; assist with scheduling and timekeeping.
• Serve as Downtime Captain during system outages to maintain continuity of operations.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Unit Clerk certification program

Medical Terminology course

Tools

Connect Care

Netcare

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of the World’s Most Ethnical Companies and recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Since opening its doors in 1969, the Misericordia Community Hospital has offered both professional development opportunities and the ease of urban living. This full-service hospital provides specialized care through units like emergency, surgery and neonatal intensive care—supporting the holistic wellbeing of individuals and families across the city and beyond. If you are enthusiastic about interdisciplinary teams providing a wide range of support and care to a diverse group of patients and families, you will find purpose here. Our team provides comprehensive support, mentorship and education to support the needs of those entrusted in our care. We are looking for people who are highly collaborative, have excellent communication skills and prioritize patient safety and wellbeing. Your experience makes a real difference in supporting holistic patient care, creating a welcoming environment and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!

Description:

The Unit Clerk is a vital member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, responsible for managing the full scope of administrative operations on designated care, treatment, and unit care areas. Acting as a central liaison among patients, families, and clinical staff, the Unit Clerk ensures timely and accurate communication, documentation, and coordination of care related processes. Unit Clerks apply their knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare systems to support admissions, transfers, and discharges; maintain essential records; and facilitate smooth unit workflow. They also oversee inventory and supplies, assist with scheduling and timekeeping functions, and serve as Downtime Captains during system outages, helping ensure continuity of operations in high pressure environments. In rare or exceptional circumstances, and in the interest of maintaining seamless, efficient, and patient centred care, the Unit Clerk may provide limited assistance to clinical colleagues within the boundaries of their training, skills, and established role. Together, these responsibilities highlight the essential contribution Unit Clerks make in creating an organized, responsive, and reliable care environment that supports patients, residents and the interdisciplinary team. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the CUPE 2111 Collective Agreement.

• Classification: Unit Clerk
• Union: COV CUPE 2111
• Unit and Program: 5W General Medicine
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.63
• Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75, 3.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.07
• Maximum Salary: $31.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Must have a Certificate from a recognized training program which includes a practicum component. A course in Medical Terminology is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Acute care Unit Clerk experience in a hospital setting. Ability to perform efficiently and maintain accuracy in a busy, demanding environment. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize workload and multitask effectively. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Ability to represent Covenant Health professionally in all interactions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Connect Care, and Netcare experience. Experience with patient registration.