Unit Clerk (2026-1240)

Carewest - Innovative Health Care; Calgary; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Carewest in Calgary is seeking a Unit Clerk to support the clinical nursing team with scheduling, data entry, and coordinating admissions, transfers and discharges. You will handle medication orders, lab and imaging requests, and maintain patient charts.

You will serve as a primary contact for clients, physicians, and visitors, ensuring accurate documentation and smooth operations in a busy continuing care setting.

Qualifications

• Unit Clerk certificate is required.
• Unit Clerk and/or Medical Office experience is an asset.
• Intermediate computer skills required (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• This position requires high attention to detail, accuracy and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent customer service, communication and organization skills required.

Responsibilities

• Supports the clinical nursing team with MDS assessment scheduling, faxing medication orders and other related medical information; actioning laboratory, radiology and dietary requisitions.
• Manages client charts, provides administrative support for admissions, transfers and discharges, and coordinates appointments and transportation; schedules tests and procedures related to client care.
• Supports Director of Care and nursing staff with admin functions such as formatting and editing materials (correspondence, reports, memos, minutes, forms); orders, receives and maintains office/medical supplies; serves as primary contact for clients, physicians and visitors.

Skills

Unit Clerk

Medical office experience

MS Office

Attention to detail

Customer service

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Here's your chance to be a part of our story! Carewest is one of Calgary's leaders in exceptional care and we are looking for passionate helpers to join our team.

At Carewest, our mission is to support all clients in maintaining their quality of life as they transition through their health care journey. Our core values of Caring, Relationships, Excellence, Accountability and Teamwork guide how we provide care to those who need it the most.

With a strong focus on delivering quality care & safety to our residents & clients we strive to attract innovative thinkers looking for a rewarding career.

Help us make a difference and connect with us today!

The Opportunity

Position Status: Temporary Full Time Term Ends January 31, 2027 Location: Colonel Belcher, Complex Continuing Care (2nd Floor) BW Hours: 77.50 FTE: 1.00 Shift: Days Shift Times: 0715-1530 Union: CUPE GSS Rate of Pay: $25.96 - $32.32 PCN: 27LCUC01

Date Competition Closes: November 06, 2026

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Care, this position provides support to the clinical nursing team for MDS assessment scheduling, faxing medication orders and other related medical information, actioning laboratory, radiology and dietary requisitions.

Key responsibilities include client chart management, administrative support for client admissions, transfers and discharges, coordination and scheduling of client appointments and transportation and scheduling a wide variety of tests and procedures related to client care (e.g. retrieval of test results).

This position supports the Director of Care and nursing staff with administrative functions such as developing, formatting and editing materials for review such as correspondence, reports, memos, minutes, forms, etc., ordering, receiving and maintaining office and medical supplies. As the prime point of contact for clients, physicians and visitors to the Site, this position exemplifies customer service. Responsible for other related duties as required.

Program Summary:

Complex Care - for frail seniors who require the care of an interdisciplinary team to maintain and improve quality of life in safe, comfortable and supportive environments. Carewest offers a mix of secured and unsecured units.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Unit Clerk certificate is required.
• Unit Clerk and/or Medical Office experience is an asset.
• Intermediate computer skills required (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• This position requires high attention to detail, accuracy and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent customer service, communication and organization skills required.

About Carewest:

We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest.

We are one of Canada's largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow, and excel with us.

Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer, as per Carewest policy and procedure. Adherence to relevant privacy legislation and best practice including HIA, ATIA, POPA, and InfoCare Behaviours, is required. Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen. Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.ca.