Unit Clerk

Alberta Health Services; Sundre; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service provider in Alberta is seeking a Unit Clerk to ensure efficient communication flow and manage administrative tasks in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include maintaining patient confidentiality, performing reception duties, and coordinating with health professionals. The role requires completion of Grade 12 and an accredited Unit Clerk Course, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. This part-time position offers a salary range between $26.07 and $31.68 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a recognized Unit Clerk Course.
• Proficiency and accurate computer skills including data entry.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between health professionals, departments, patients, and families.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Perform complex clerical duties including reception tasks.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong communication skills

Data entry accuracy

Education

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Unit Clerk Course

Job description

Your Opportunity

The purpose of the Unit Clerk is to facilitate the coordination of activity and information on the nursing unit in order that the needs of the client are met in an effective manner. This activity and information may be related to clients, families, and staff. The Unit Clerk is required to perform complex and specialized clerical duties that require knowledge of the department, organization, and public relations. Performing reception duties for the public, clients, staff, physicians, other disciplines and departments. Includes answering telephones, call bells, and initiating action in a team environment. Facilitating communication systems on the nursing unit by communicating information in a timely and accurate manner. This includes, but it is not limited to, communication of new admissions and physician orders. Maintaining confidentiality of client records and information at all times in accordance with the procedures for release of information and FOIP. Communication of medical & client care orders. Coordinating and communicating client tests, treatments and placement with both internal and external departments. Managing a diverse workload in a timely manner while working with frequent interruptions.

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 and Details

• Classification: Unit Clerk
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Acute care/Emergency, Long Term Care
• Primary Location: Myron Thompson Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.49
• Posting End Date: 23-DEC-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 02-JAN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.5, 7.25
• Length of Shift in weeks: 5
• Shifts per cycle: 14
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.07
• Maximum Salary: $31.68
• 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

Successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent education and experience. Successful completion of a recognized Unit Clerk Course. Medical Terminology Course would be an asset. Recent Unit Clerk experience or recent experience performing similar duties preferably in the Health Care field. Proficiency and accurate computer skills including data entry and a specific working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel).

Preferred Qualifications

As required.