Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Imagine Living and Thriving in a City with the Heart of a Small Town. Exciting Opportunity for a Unit Clerk in Cold Lake, Alberta. Are you passionate about providing patient- and family-centered care? Are you looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced lifestyle? Cold Lake could be your new home! We are currently seeking a Unit Clerk to join our dedicated healthcare team. This position is ideal for a compassionate and skilled professional who values community connection, collaborative care, and personal growth. Why Choose Cold Lake? Nestled beside Alberta’s seventh-largest lake, Cold Lake offers a unique blend of natural beauty and vibrant city living. With a population of over 20,000, we offer the amenities of a city while maintaining the welcoming atmosphere of a small town. Cold Lake is a four-season destination, with endless recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, hiking, skiing, and more. It’s also home to 4 Wing Cold Lake, Canada’s busiest fighter base, and supported by strong industries in tourism, oil and gas, and agriculture. Whether you're exploring nature, building your career, or connecting with a close-knit community, Cold Lake is a place where you can truly thrive. Apply today and discover the professional and personal rewards of life in Cold Lake.
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.
Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Unit Clerk Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Long Term Care Primary Location: Cold Lake Hlthcare/Mental Hlth Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 14-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 24-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 6.2 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $28.49 Maximum Salary: $34.62 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Unit Clerk Course or equivalent training program.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills through computer, verbal and written means, in a professional and mature manner. Demonstrated ability to successfully establish relationships with both patients and families and engage them in their care. Ability to prioritize work and effectively cope with frequent interruptions, noise, and other nearby distractions. Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills - knowledgeable of Microsoft Office applications and basic typing. Ability to work as a team member and to request and accept direction as required. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:
Health Experience preferred. Proficiency in Connect Care. Recent staff scheduling experience. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate communication among healthcare professionals, departments, patients, and families while protecting confidential patient information. Support unit operations through reception, maintaining patient records, processing physician orders, and scheduling tests or treatments.
Requirements
Requires Grade 12 or equivalent and completion of an accredited Unit Clerk course or equivalent training. Candidates must demonstrate effective communication, patient and family relationship-building, prioritization, computer proficiency, and teamwork; healthcare experience, Connect Care, recent staff scheduling experience, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are preferred.
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Patient and Family Engagement
- Prioritization
- Managing Interruptions and Distractions
- Microsoft Office
- Basic Typing
- Teamwork
- Confidentiality
- Patient Records Management
- Order Transcription and Processing
- Patient Test and Treatment Scheduling
- Reception and Visitor Direction
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Keywords
- Unit Clerk
- Long-Term Care
- Healthcare
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Confidentiality
- Patient Records
- Medical Charts
- Physician Orders
- Order Transcription
- Patient Scheduling
- Test Scheduling
- Treatment Scheduling
- Reception
- Visitor Direction
- Microsoft Office
- Basic Typing
- Connect Care
- Staff Scheduling
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Interpersonal Communication
- Prioritization
- Teamwork
