Unit Clerk - Inpatients - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a Unit Clerk to support patient care units in Manitoba. The role requires high school completion, a recognized Unit Clerk training program, and medical terminology knowledge. Strong English skills, organizational ability, and team collaboration are essential.

Probation training includes PHIA, WHMIS, and Universal Precautions. The position demands the capacity to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, and maintain professional

Qualifications

• PHIA and WHMIS training within probation period.
• Familiarity with Universal Precautions and patient information handling.
• Knowledge of regional, site and unit policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Exhibits effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Performs general administrative and secretarial duties relevant to the role.
• Provides team-oriented support and seeks assistance when needed.

Skills

English language proficiency

Organizational skills

IT/equipment operation

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Team player

Self-development

Attention to policies

Education

High school diploma (Manitoba standards)

Unit Clerk training program

Medical terminology knowledge

Job description

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Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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 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.

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. Accommodationsare 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.