Unit Clerk

About the role

The Unit Clerk supports the administrative functioning of the units at St. Michael's Health Centre, a leading provider of rehabilitation, palliative care, long-term care, and supportive living services in Southern Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Processes physician orders and admissions/discharges
• Communicates with patients and families
• Stocks forms and assists with supplies management
• Photocopies and faxes documents
• Maintains essential records and coordinates care processes
• Oversees inventory and assists with scheduling and timekeeping
• Serves as a Downtime Captain during system outages

Requirements

• Must have a Certificate from a recognized training program with a practicum component
• A course in Medical Terminology is required
• Excellent typing and computer proficiency
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and solve problems effectively
• Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Must have a Certificate from a recognized training program with a practicum component
• A course in Medical Terminology is required
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills

• Excellent typing and computer proficiency
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and solve problems effectively
• Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to adapt to frequent interruptions and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to respond to patient and family concerns professionally
• Previous or current experience using Connect Care is considered an asset

Benefits

This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the CUPE 408 St. Michael's Collective Agreement.

Pay

$26.07 to $31.68 per hour

Schedule

Varies