Unit Clerk - SMHC

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Shared Health in Manitoba seeks a Unit Clerk to support patient care unit operations with clerical and receptionist duties. You will work under the supervision of the Manager, Health Services, and contribute to team-based care within the clinical setting.

The role requires completion of a Unit Clerk training program, high school completion, and medical terminology knowledge. In-person work with attention to PHIA/WHMIS policies is expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school education as Manitoba Standards is required.
• Successful completion of a recognized Unit Clerk training program required.
• Medical terminology knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and receptionist duties to support unit operations.
• Assist with administrative tasks as directed by the manager.
• Demonstrate commitment to the values and goals of the facility.

Skills

General admin skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

PHIA/WHMIS awareness

Education

High school diploma

Unit Clerk training

Medical terminology

Tools

Computer proficiency

Office IT tools

PHIA/WHMIS training

Job description

Site: Shared Health - Selkirk Mental Health Centre

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 10/12/2026

FTE: 0.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

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.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Health Services, the Unit Clerk acts as a member of the health care team, performing clerical, receptionist, and related duties as directed to support the operations of the patient care unit. 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)

• Completion of 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

• 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.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to function effectively in a stressful environment with frequent interruptions.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated individuals.
• May encounter exposure to disease, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, etc.
  

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.

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