Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The unit clerk on the FMC PCU 52 Postpartum unit must, under limited supervision, perform clerical, receptionist and booking duties for the postpartum unit. The unit clerk is instrumental in facilitating communication between nursing and other health disciplines, departments, patient and families, and maintains confidentiality of patient information. The position is a major asset to the smooth and efficient operation of the unit.
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: Unit 52 Postpartum Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 05-SEP-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 29 Shift Pattern: Nights, 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:
Must be able to work 12hr shifts.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent unit clerk experience on a Postpartum unit. Previous unit clerk experience in a hospital setting. Experience on Critical Care area/high stress area. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and multiple distractions. Organized and able to prioritize in stressful situations essential. Excellent communication skills are essential.
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Responsibilities
Facilitate communication among nursing staff, other 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 or treatments.
Requirements
Requires Grade 12 or equivalent and completion of an accredited Unit Clerk course or equivalent training program. Applicants must be able to work 12-hour shifts; postpartum or hospital unit clerk experience is preferred, along with strong communication, organization, prioritization, and the ability to work with minimal supervision amid distractions.
Skills
- Communication
- Confidentiality
- Reception
- Patient Records Management
- Chart Maintenance
- Physician Order Processing
- Appointment Scheduling
- Organization
- Prioritization
- Working With Minimal Supervision
- Managing Distractions
- Working in High-Stress Environments
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Unit Clerk
- Postpartum
- Hospital
- Foothills Medical Centre
- Patient Care Unit
- Clerical Duties
- Reception
- Booking
- Patient Communication
- Confidentiality
- Patient Records
- Medical Charts
- Physician Orders
- Test Scheduling
- Treatment Scheduling
- Administrative Support
- Nursing
- Health Professionals
- Critical Care
- 12-Hour Shifts
