Unit Clerk

Your Opportunity:

Lacombe Long Term Care is a busy 73 bed unit located in rural Alberta. Reporting to the Continuing Care Manager, the Unit Clerk works under limited supervision, and is primarily responsible for: Performs clerical duties including reception of patients/visitors, typing, relaying message and ordering supplies. Prepares and updates assignment sheets as required. Performs unit staffing duties under the Unit Based Scheduler model. Performs other duties as required.

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:

Unit Clerk certification with practicum component from a recognized post-secondary institution is required. Exceptional communication and organizational skills are essential. Demonstrated knowledge of personal computer applications required (Word, Excel).

Preferred Qualifications:

Unit Clerk experience is preferred. Prior experience in a health care setting serving the public preferred. Demonstrates clear and interactive communication (verbal and written) with those around.