Unit Clerk
Your Opportunity:
As a Unit Clerk, you will be responsible for performing clerical, receptionist and booking duties for the unit. Your duties will include performing admission, discharge and transfer functions, assisting in maintaining patient records and charts, supply management, as well as scheduling patient tests and/or treatments answering telephone calls, answering the patient call bell system, and monitoring of unit and patient access. As the first point of contact for families entering the NICU, 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. You will be major asset to the smooth and efficient operation of the unit.
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 63 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.41
- Posting End Date: 25-MAY-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 04-JUN-2026
- Temporary End Date: 26-FEB-2027
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 17
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $28.49
- Maximum Salary: $34.62
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Unit Clerk Course or equivalent training program.
Additional Required Qualifications:Basic computer skills. Strong communication skills with proficiency in English. Ability to establish strong working relationships with colleagues and patients, and work within an interdisciplinary team. Adaptability to a constantly changing environment. Commitment to providing patient and family centered care. Personal commitment to maintaining continuing competency and professional development. Ability to manage and effectively prioritize a variety of demands concurrently. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Active participation and contribution to improving the work environment. Ability to work shift work.
Preferred Qualifications:Current experience working in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit within 1 year Knowledge of computers and programs, including Excel, Word and Connect Care. Experience in managing referrals in Work queue 5, admitting, transferring and discharging patients in Connect Care
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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