Unit Clerk
Your Opportunity:
The successful candidate will provide clerical support to Level III Operative Services - Short Stay Surgery Unit 3B1 (Same Day Admit/ Day Surgery/ Extended Day Surgery) to ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of the unit. The successful incumbent will play a key role in communicating with Level 3 surgical patients. Performs clerical duties such as reception, patient registration, assisting with the flow of patients through the unit, coordinating diagnostics, liaising with the multidisciplinary team, word processing and filing. Other duties as required.
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.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Unit Clerk
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Short Stay Surgery
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 05-JUN-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 14-JUL-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 6
- Shifts per cycle: 30
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $26.07
- Maximum Salary: $31.68
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Unit Clerk Course or equivalent training program.
Additional Required Qualifications:A one year Unit Clerk certificate (with practicum component) from a recognized post secondary institution is required. Must have successfully completed a recognized course in medical terminology. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Demonstrated competency in Excel and Word required. Must type at least 55 wpm. Proven interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational, time management and interpersonal skills required as well as the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision. Must be self-motivated and able to set priorities and meet firm deadlines. Ability to work as a team player in a fast paced environment. Able to recognize and maintain confidential information.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with Connect Care and Netcare systems an asset. Accuracy and attention to detail essential.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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