Unit Clerk

Your Opportunity:

Are you looking to expand your administrative skillset while supporting a dynamic team of healthcare professionals? As Unit Clerk at Drayton Valley Acute Care and ER, you are responsible for the efficient flow of communication between health professionals, departments, clients and families while maintaining confidentiality of client information. You will require in-depth computer knowledge and skills which will assist you in maintaining client records and charts, as well as scheduling client visits with staff. Your strong organizational, interpersonal skills and ability to problem solve will allow you to handle multiple tasks in a timely manner in this dynamic and evolving work environment. You can grow your career with AHS while making a significant impact on client and family centred care! Drayton Valley is located in the Central Zone, just 133 km southwest of Edmonton and 172 km northwest of Red Deer. The town has a population of over 7,000. In and around the area are a library, movie theatre, bowling alley, camping areas, 6 golf courses, and a ski hill. The Omniplex encompasses three multi-purpose recreation facilities, all under one roof. Conveniently located in the heart of Lions West Valley Park, the Omniplex is surrounded by six baseball diamonds, a soccer field, the rodeo grounds, a secluded day-use park and a 40-site full-service RV Park.

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.

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Unit Clerk Course or equivalent training program.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience as a unit clerk in Acute Care.