Unit Assistant

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the Unit Assistant is responsible for providing clerical and patient related support to include scheduling appointments/consults; preparing examining rooms; assisting patients; preparing charts; performing receptionist duties; assisting in the Records Area; ordering supplies; processing physicians' orders; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Experience

• Six (6) months experience in a nursing unit.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the St. Boniface Hospital Ward Clerk Training Program.

Note: Six (6) months Ward Clerk experience on a nursing unit in lieu of "Successful completion of the St. Boniface Hospital Ward Clerk Training Program" shall be applicable only to those applicants in a "grandfathering" situation - i.e. those who have previous ward clerk experience without having completed the Ward Clerk Training Program. Minimum experience required in these instances shall be one (1) year in total.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of computer systems.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to retain information which is of a confidential nature.
• Good telephone manner.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt readily to stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Physically capable of assisting patients in wheelchairs.

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