Unit Clerk, Unit 410 Orthopedic Surgery
- Classification: Unit Clerk
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Department: PCU 410 Surgery
- Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 23-JUN-2021
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 05-JUL-2021
- Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2022
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 5
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $25.24
- Maximum Salary: $30.68
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Unit Clerk Course or equivalent training program.
Additional Required Qualifications: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 ensure an adequate level of supplies and equipment are available on the unit for use by the inter-professional team. You will also be responsible for performing a range of administrative activities in support of the unit. A one-year Unit Clerk certificate with acute care practicum component from a recognized post-secondary institution is required. Relevant experience will also be considered. Successfully completed a recognized course in medical terminology is necessary. Exceptional verbal and written communication and organizational skills are essential. The ability to multitask and maintain composure with numerous distractions is essential.
Preferred Qualifications:Unit Clerk experience is 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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