Unit Clerk, Mental Health and Substance Use Services at Fraser Health

White Rock, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

29.16

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clerical Functions, Communication, Medical Terminology, Data Entry, Organization, Client Care, Team Collaboration, Staffing Coordination, Record Keeping, Scheduling, Transcription, Problem Solving, Time Management, Equipment Maintenance, Client Interaction, Statistical Reporting

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $29.16 - $29.16 / hour Job Summary We are hiring a Casual Unit Clerk, Mental Health and Substance Use Services to join our team in White Rock, B.C. We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. A career with Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding health care environment. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage. Important to know Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must: Confirm you are legally entitled to work in Canada Take the next step and apply so we can continue the conversation with you. #LI-DNI Detailed Overview Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Services or designate, this position records unit admissions, discharges, and transfers, and reports this information to the Admitting or designated Department. Performs clerical functions for assigned units, prints daily flowsheets and staffing rotations, transcribes assignments, and schedules appointments for client activities. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of clients and families, and to support Fraser Health's philosophy, vision, and mission, including supporting an environment of client-focused care, client choice, individualized routines, client and family involvement in care decisions, and continuity and consistency of care. Responsibilities Records unit admissions, discharges, and transfers, and reports this information to the Admitting or designated department in accordance with established procedures. Maintains client records by setting up charts, adding and removing forms, and delivering health records to the Health Records or designated department, in accordance with established procedures. Collects and communicates discharge data for referral, and collects and reports unit statistics. Receives calls from nursing staff regarding illnesses and absence from work, and as directed contacts the Staffing Office, Program Clerk, or designated department to arrange for relief, in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and guidelines, to ensure sufficient staff on the unit. Assists the Manager or delegate to identify staffing issues by transcribing and printing staffing rotations, and assignments by transcribing staffing requirements, including vacation coverage, and submitting information to the Staffing office, in accordance with established procedures. Assists with payroll by noting hours of work and forwarding to appropriate personnel for approval. Edits time-keeping system as directed by Manager. Performs clerical duties, including maintaining and updating lists and records such as client care lists and staff call lists, in accordance with established procedures. Maintains unit stationary and supply levels by monitoring stock, preparing requisitions, obtaining supplies as needed, and restocking supplies when delivered. Completes equipment repair and maintenance orders as directed. Files, enters computer data, types, and photocopies. Transcribes Physicians' orders, including test requisitions and medication and dietary requirements, by copying information, completing required forms, and distributing in accordance with policies, procedures and guidelines. Schedules client activities, including diagnostic procedures, appointments, and transportation, by contacting appropriate departments, physicians' offices, and outside agencies. Maintains related records. Transcribes staff orientation shifts and student assignment on to daily assignment sheets. Participates in the orientation of Unit Clerk students. Provides information to the Manager or designate, including information about required levels of materials and supplies. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience Grade 12 and graduation from an approved Nursing Unit Clerk program, plus one (1) year's recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Skills and Abilities Ability to keyboard at 40 w.p.m. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to deal with others effectively. Ability to operate related equipment. Ability to organize work. Knowledge of medical terminology. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warning Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.

Responsibilities

The Unit Clerk records unit admissions, discharges, and transfers, and performs various clerical functions to support the healthcare team. This includes maintaining client records, scheduling appointments, and assisting with staffing coordination.