Unit Clerk - Unit 44 Trauma/Surgery

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Calgary is seeking a Unit Clerk who will facilitate communication between health professionals and manage patient records. The ideal candidate has completion of Grade 12, accredited Unit Clerk training, and experience in an acute settings. Strong computer skills and organizational abilities are essential. This position offers a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends, with a salary range of $26.07 to $31.68 per hour.

Qualifications

• Accurate completion of administrative tasks in a varied environment.
• Ability to handle communication effectively among healthcare professionals.
• Experience in an acute surgical setting is desired.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between nursing and other health disciplines.
• Maintain patient records and charts while ensuring confidentiality.
• Transcribe and process physician orders and schedule patient tests.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

De-escalation skills

Education

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Unit Clerk Course

Tools

MS applications

Connect Care

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Unit Clerk role is essential to the smooth and efficient operation of the nursing unit. As initial contact person, the Unit Clerk is instrumental in facilitating communication between nursing and other health disciplines, departments, patients and families, and in maintaining confidentiality of patient information. Under limited supervision, the Unit Clerk is responsible for performing clerical and receptionist duties for the nursing unit as well as maintaining an efficient work environment.

Description

As a Unit Clerk, you will be responsible for the efficient flow of communication between health professionals, departments, patients and families while maintaining confidentiality of patient information. You will also be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks which may include reception, greeting and directing visitors, patients and health professionals, maintaining patient records and charts, transcribing and processing physician orders as well as scheduling patient tests and/or treatments. You will also be responsible for performing a range of administrative activities in support of the unit.

• Classification: Unit Clerk
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Unit 44 Trauma/Surgery
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 27-NOV-2025
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 07-DEC-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $26.07
• Maximum Salary: $31.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Unit Clerk Course or equivalent training program.

Additional Required Qualifications

As required.

Preferred Qualifications

Successful completion of Medical Terminology Course, 3 yrs experience in an acute surgical setting desired. Proficient computer skills essential with advanced knowledge of MS applications and Connect Care. Demonstrated time management and organizational skills, ability to prioritize work and cope with frequent interruptions in a demanding environment. Positive and effective and communication skills. De-escalation skill set an asset. Ability to take initiative, perform duties accurately.