Unit Clerk

at  Alberta Health Services

Your Opportunity:
The Unit Clerk in the Orthopedic Surgery Centre Surgical Suite is integral part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides support for a fast paced, 4 theater Operating Room, for primary Hip, Knee, Shoulder Arthroplasties and some other day surgeries. Critical thinking and the ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks is essential. The Unit Clerk is often the first point of contact for the OR so strong interpersonal skills are required. Given the high acuity of our patients and the fast-paced nature of our environment, effective communication and organizational skills are essential. Record keeping must be neat and accurate. Unit Clerks have access to a large amount of confidential patient information therefore candidates must have a strong understanding of confidentiality requirements.
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.

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Unit Clerk
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Surgical Suite - Orthopedic Surgery Centre
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Unit Clerk
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Surgical Suite - Orthopedic Surgery Centre
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicabl