Unit Clerk

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.

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Unit Clerk Course or equivalent training program.

Minimum 1 year of experience on an acute inpatient unit required. Experience with the following systems required: Sunrise Clinical Manager, Clinibase, Netcare. Completion of some post-secondary education: e.g. course(s) in office of business administration, medical office assistant required. Basic Microsoft Word abilities required. Basic Microsoft Excel abilities required. Demonstrated organization abilities required. Strong communication skills required.

Experience on an acute neuroscience unit preferred.