Original job description
Your Opportunity:
St. Therese located in St. Paul, Alberta is situated within Treaty Six Territory, the homeland of the Metis, Dene, Saulteaux and Cree people, and part of a trading route and gathering place for other Indigenous Nations. The Town of St. Paul lies within Alberta’s lake country about 200 kilometers northeast of Edmonton, you can find all the essential amenities, a variety of recreational options including sports, arts, and social groups, and enjoy outdoor playground right in your backyard. The 300-kilometer Iron Horse Trail welcomes hikers, bikers, horseback riders, and ATVs in all seasons. There are English or French K-12 schools, while Portage College and Blue Quills University offer local post-secondary options. Whatever your age, life stage, or interests, you can grow and thrive in St. Paul. But what really sets this community apart are the people who call St. Paul home and has become known as "A People Kind of Place!" To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
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: Emergency Primary Location: St. Paul Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 03-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75, 9.75, 6.25 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: Other 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:
The successful completion of a recognized course in medical terminology.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a high acuity medical setting is preferred. Relevant experience will also be considered. Connect Care training, previous Unit Clerk experience.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate communication among health professionals, departments, patients, and families while protecting confidential patient information. Perform unit administration, including reception, maintaining patient records and charts, processing physician orders, and scheduling tests and treatments.
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 or equivalent, an accredited Unit Clerk course or equivalent training, and a recognized medical terminology course. Experience in a high-acuity medical setting is preferred; relevant experience, previous Unit Clerk experience, and Connect Care training are also noted as preferred qualifications.
Skills
- Communication
- Confidentiality
- Reception
- Visitor Direction
- Patient Records Management
- Chart Maintenance
- Medical Terminology
- Transcription
- Physician Order Processing
- Patient Test Scheduling
- Treatment Scheduling
- Administrative Support
- Connect Care
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Keywords
- Unit Clerk
- Emergency
- Healthcare
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Records
- Patient Charts
- Confidentiality
- Health Professionals
- Reception
- Visitor Direction
- Physician Orders
- Transcription
- Patient Test Scheduling
- Treatment Scheduling
- Administrative Support
- High-Acuity Medical Setting
- Connect Care
