Unit Clerk
- Olds, AB, Canada
Part-time
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Your Opportunity:
As a Unit Clerk at Olds hospital and Care Centre, you will performing a broad scope of Unit Clerk related duties in accordance with Alberta health Services Policies and procedures. You will work with patients and an inter-professional team in the Medical / Surgical, Emergency and Obstetrics whilst demonstrating a professional, positive attitude; and excellent communication, problem solving and inter-professional skills. You will play a integral role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide support to our patients, families and the multidisciplinary team while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. Olds residents benefit from the close proximity to big city amenities while also being able to enjoy a wide variety of recreational facilities and amenities within the town, such as the Aquatic Centre for swimming, Sportplex for skating. Olds is along the Highway 2 corridor between red deer (63km) and Calgary (95km) a population of 8,944. Municipal Library. Olds is a very short distance from the Foothills Mountains, great for any outdoor enthusiasts.
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: Combined Medical Surgical Acute Care/ER/OBS Primary Location: Olds Hospital and Care Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 20-SEP-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 36 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends 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:
Working in a constant changing environment, managing multiple tasks at the same time. Maintain a professional demeanor at all times, assisting with tasks as required. Communicating effectively with the team and Charge Nurse and Unit Manager. Answering phones and taking messages in a calm professional manner. Organizing transport and diagnostic tests for patients. Assisting with gathering of information for a patient to be transported or gathering information for patient coming to the site. Ability to be adaptable and assist where required. Assist with sick call coverage for the unit by making calls to fill shifts. Assist with the OBS admission during off hours of Registration, assist in Er as required, answering phones, making beds, arranging transport for patients.
Preferred Qualifications:
Any other duties as assigned.
As a Unit Clerk at Olds hospital and Care Centre, you will performing a broad scope of Unit Clerk related duties in accordance with Alberta health Services Policies and procedures. You will work with patients and an inter-professional team in the Medical / Surgical, Emergency and Obstetrics whilst demonstrating a professional, positive attitude; and excellent communication, problem solving and inter-professional skills. You will play a integral role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide support to our patients, families and the multidisciplinary team while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. Olds residents benefit from the close proximity to big city amenities while also being able to enjoy a wide variety of recreational facilities and amenities within the town, such as the Aquatic Centre for swimming, Sportplex for skating. Olds is along the Highway 2 corridor between red deer (63km) and Calgary (95km) a population of 8,944. Municipal Library. Olds is a very short distance from the Foothills Mountains, great for any outdoor enthusiasts.
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: Combined Medical Surgical Acute Care/ER/OBS Primary Location: Olds Hospital and Care Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 20-SEP-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 36 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends 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:
Working in a constant changing environment, managing multiple tasks at the same time. Maintain a professional demeanor at all times, assisting with tasks as required. Communicating effectively with the team and Charge Nurse and Unit Manager. Answering phones and taking messages in a calm professional manner. Organizing transport and diagnostic tests for patients. Assisting with gathering of information for a patient to be transported or gathering information for patient coming to the site. Ability to be adaptable and assist where required. Assist with sick call coverage for the unit by making calls to fill shifts. Assist with the OBS admission during off hours of Registration, assist in Er as required, answering phones, making beds, arranging transport for patients.
Preferred Qualifications:
Any other duties as assigned.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate communication among healthcare professionals, departments, patients, and families while maintaining patient confidentiality. Provide administrative support, including reception, record and chart maintenance, processing physician orders, scheduling tests and treatments, coordinating transport, and assisting with unit coverage and patient admissions.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent and an accredited Unit Clerk course or equivalent training program. They should be able to manage multiple tasks in a changing environment, communicate professionally with the care team, and adapt to unit needs.
Skills
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Patient Record Management
- Order Transcription and Processing
- Appointment and Test Scheduling
- Reception
- Confidentiality
- Multitasking
- Organization
- Adaptability
- Telephone Etiquette
- Teamwork
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
Keywords
- Unit Clerk
- Healthcare Administration
- Medical-Surgical Care
- Emergency Department
- Obstetrics
- Patient Care
- Patient Records
- Medical Charts
- Physician Orders
- Reception
- Patient Admissions
- Diagnostic Tests
- Treatment Scheduling
- Patient Transport
- Confidentiality
- Interprofessional Team
- Charge Nurse
- Unit Manager
- Sick Call Coverage
- Grade 12
- Accredited Unit Clerk Course