Unit Clerk - Inpatients - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health in Winnipeg is seeking a Unit Clerk to join the GD4 Relief Team. Under the supervision of the Manager, Health Services, RN, RPN and/or LPN, you will perform clerical, receptionist, and related duties as directed to support the health care team.

The role requires strong English language skills, organizational and communication abilities, and the capacity to work in a fast-paced environment. This is an in-person position with a 0.40 FTE and 7.75 daily hours.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized Unit Clerk training program.
• Medical terminology knowledge is required.
• Criminal Records Check including Vulnerable Sector Search and related checks are required as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical, receptionist and related duties as directed as part of the health care team.
• Organize and prioritize workload to handle multiple demands.
• Operate information technology equipment (fax, photocopier, computer, etc.).
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with PHIA and workplace policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Unit Clerk training

Medical terminology

Job description

Employment Details

• Employer: Shared Health
• Site: Health Sciences Centre
• City: Winnipeg
• Union: CUPE
• Department / Unit: GD4 Relief Team
• Job Stream: Clinical Support
• Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
• FTE: 0.40
• Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings; Nights; Weekends; Non-Conforming
• Work Arrangement: In Person
• Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
• Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary

$22.475, $23.136, $23.816, $24.515, $25.238, $25.982

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.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Health Services, RN, RPN and/or LPN, the Unit Clerk acts as a member of the health care team, performing clerical, receptionist, and related duties as directed. The Unit Clerk demonstrates a commitment to the values, vision, goals, and objectives of the Region/facility/unit.

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 required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

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.