Unit Clerk

Alberta Health Services; Town of Hinton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Alberta is seeking a Unit Clerk to facilitate communication among health professionals and manage administrative tasks. This role involves maintaining patient confidentiality, managing records, and ensuring smooth operations within the unit. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications and experience in a healthcare setting, along with strong computer skills. Join a dedicated team in a dynamic environment where you can make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of previous experience in in-patient or ambulatory clinic health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for efficient communication flow between health professionals and patients.
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks including reception and maintaining patient records.
• Transcribe and process physician orders, schedule patient tests and treatments.

Skills

Computer literacy

Knowledge of medical terminology

Strong keyboarding skills

Education

Unit Clerk certification

Office business administration

Medical Office Assistant

Completion of Grade 12

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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.

Acute Care Alberta: N Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Unit Clerk Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Acute Care Primary Location: Hinton Healthcare Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 26-MAY-2025 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 05-JUN-2025 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, 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:

Completion of post-secondary education such as Unit Clerk certification, office business administration or Medical Office Assistant. Knowledge of medical terminology. Computer literacy, including strong keyboarding skills. Minimum one year of previous experience in in-patient or ambulatory clinic health care setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.