Unit Clerk - Administrative Assistant, Scheduling Liaison
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: Virtual Home Hospital
- Primary Location: South Health Campus
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 27-JUN-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
- Date Available: 07-JUL-2025
- Temporary End Date: 17-NOV-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 6
- Shifts per cycle: 30
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:Minimum 5 years' experience performing a clerical or administrative role in a inpatient acute care setting required. Proficient computer skills using MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint. The incumbent will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: knowledgeable of the available inpatient and outpatient programs and patient flow within the system. Exercises sound judgement and confidentiality when dealing with patient information. Excellent organizational and time management skills to efficiently organize and prioritize workload in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with patients, public and the multi-disciplinary team. Ability to be self-directed and motivated and exercise independent decision making. Demonstrated analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of work. Superior critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making skills and experience resolving complex issues. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience (3 years recent) in acute care; past experience outpatient/community setting. Connect Care training is an asset. Completion of a Medical Terminology course is preferred. Experience using Clinibase, Netcare. Post-secondary education (e.g. Office Administration, Unit Clerk, MOA) or equivalent preferred.
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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