Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Are you a dedicated and passionate healthcare professional who has a knack for organization, communication, and problem-solving? We are looking for someone like you to join our team as a Unit Clerk (UC) to work in Cardiology (5A5/5A6) at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute! Situated in the lively and beautiful city of Edmonton, the provincial capital of Alberta, the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute is a world leader in complex cardiac care and surgery. With a collaborative approach, our team of highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, cardiac care professionals, researchers and educators are advancing the prevention, detection, treatment and study of cardiovascular disease. As the leading heart institute in western Canada, the Mazankowski has the best and brightest healthcare team to care for the most complex and chronic cardiac patients. Patients come to the facility from not only Edmonton, but from all over northern Alberta, northern B.C., the fellow Canadian Prairies provinces (SK & MB), the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. AHS is a supportive employer, with endless opportunities for professional development and comprehensive benefits, including health and dental, where you and your family can truly thrive! Come join our award-winning team!
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.

Acute Care Alberta:

N

Primary Care Alberta:

N

Recovery Alberta:

N

Classification:

Unit Clerk

Union:

AUPE GSS

Unit and Program:

Cardiology 5A5/5A6

Primary Location:

Mazankowski Heart Institute

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.00

Posting End Date:

03-JUL-2025

Employee Class:

Casual/Relief

Date Available:

13-JUL-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75, 11.08

Length of Shift in weeks:

Varies

Shifts per cycle:

Varies

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings

Days Off:

Other

Minimum Salary:

$26.07

Maximum Salary:

$31.68

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:

Minimum of 1 year experience working as a Unit Clerk in an acute care setting. Inpatient Unit Clerk training and experience. Participation in unit or hospital-based initiatives and committees. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Connect Care, and NetCare. Basic computer skills required. Ability to work under time constraints, within a fast-paced changing environment. Demonstrated ability to function in highly stressful situations. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills with the ability to adapt communication styles to meet the needs of specific families and team members. Must convey and demonstrate AHS' five core values.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Demonstrated initiative, accountability, time management, and problem-solving ability. Flexible in the work environment and able to set priorities. Excellent telephone manner. Ability to function as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team. Experience with staffing and payroll an asset.