Unit Clerk - Children's Clinic

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Inc; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health is seeking a Unit Clerk for a full-time, in-person role in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The position is 1.00 FTE with a Days shift and a 7.50-hour workday, based on a 1950 annual base hours framework.

The successful candidate will complete a recognized Unit Clerk training program and possess strong English communication, organizational, and secretarial skills within a fast-paced healthcare environment. A current criminal records check and related clearances are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent command of the English language (oral and written).
• Preference will be given to those with Indigenous language knowledge.
• Knowledge of PHIA, WHMIS and Universal Precautions.
• General administrative and secretarial skills and ability to perform duties.

Skills

Excellent English

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Unit Clerk training program

Medical terminology knowledge

Job description

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Annual Base Hours: 1950

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Experience

• Previous patient care experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a recognized Unit Clerk training program required. Medical terminology (75% pass mark) required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written).
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Knowledge:
  • Information and/or training will be provided within the probation period for the following:
  • Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions).
  • Regional, site and unit policies and procedures.
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
• General administrative and secretarial skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to duties of the position.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to operate information technology equipment as required, e.g. fax, photocopier, computer, etc.
• Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.