Your Opportunity:

Under limited supervision, the Unit Clerk provides support to the operations to the Medical Cardiology unit by performing clerical and reception duties, and booking duties for the unit. Duties include performing admission, discharge and transfer function; answering telephone calls, using the patient call bell system. As the key point of first contact for patients, visitors and AHS staff, you will play a key role in fostering an effective team environment on the unit. You will be instrumental in facilitating communication between nursing and other health disciplines, departments, patients and families, and in maintaining security of patient information. The Unit Clerk demonstrates AHS Core Values in their work.

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.