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Administrative Support III

@ Alberta Health Services

Red Deer, Alberta

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Overview

Alberta Health Services is hiring a part-time Administrative Support III for its switchboard at Red Deer Regional Hospital. The role answers and transfers calls, handles overhead paging and emergency code announcements, monitors fire panels, and supports on-call schedules. The posting states 0.53 FTE, shifts across days, evenings and weekends, and a salary of $25.72 to $31.25 per hour.

Responsibilities:

  • Answer and transfer incoming calls for the facility
  • Make overhead and alphanumeric announcements, including emergency codes
  • Monitor fire panels and respond to audible alarms
  • Support on-call schedule updates in ROCA and MS Office

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Medical terminology certificate
  • 40 wpm typing speed
  • Six months recent switchboard or call centre experience
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

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2026-11-04
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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Scheduleday, evening, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · lift 15 lb · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsMedical Terminology certificate
EducationHigh school (required)

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Alberta Health Services

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Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together.

Full company description

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.

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Reported office locations
  • 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
  • 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
Other recorded names
  • Alberta Health Services
Specialties
  • Health Support and Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersEdmonton, Alberta
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded2008
SpecialtiesHealth Support and Services
Open jobs on Jobsy2,153
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Job description

Your Opportunity:

Working under the general supervision and guidance of the Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing telecommunication services within the facility and supporting emergency activations. The successful candidate will be required to: Answer all incoming calls in alignment with CLEAR Values. Accurately transfer calls to appropriate person or department. Utilize the overhead paging and alphanumerical messaging systems to disseminate emergent information. Monitor fire panels and respond to audible alarms. Answer emergency lines and announce Emergency Response Code activations as identified and in accordance with Provincial Regulations. Support updates to on-call schedules utilizing multiple applications like ROCA and MS Office Suite for both clinical and administrative services. Adhere to all applicable privacy legislation, including the Health Information Act (HIA), Access to Information Act (ATIA), and Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), and perform all duties in accordance with Provincial policies, procedures, legislation, and regulations. Consistently follow Health Shared Services Information Privacy and Information Security policies. Demonstrate excellent communication skills, promoting and adhering to exemplary customer service practices in all interactions. Utilize strong critical thinking skills and adapt to changing priorities in a high-volume work environment. Perform other related duties as assigned. CLEAR Values– our values guide what we do as individuals and professionals every day. CARING. LEARNING. EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY. RESPECT.

Description:

As an Administrative Support III, you will require advanced administrative or specialized skills and knowledge to support complex procedures, practices and initiatives within a department or program.

  • Transition Company:
  • Health Shared Services
  • Classification:
  • Administrative Support III
  • Union:
  • AUPE GSS
  • Unit and Program:
  • Switchboard
  • Primary Location:
  • Red Deer Regional Hospital
  • Location Details:
  • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
  • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
  • 0.53
  • Posting End Date:
  • 10-NOV-2026
  • Employee Class:
  • Regular Part Time
  • Date Available:
  • 30-NOV-2026
  • Hours per Shift:
  • 5.5, 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
  • 4
  • Shifts per cycle:
  • 12
  • Shift Pattern:
  • Days, Evenings, Weekends
  • Days Off:
  • As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary:
  • $25.72
  • Maximum Salary:
  • $31.25
  • Vehicle Requirement:
  • Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or recognized equivalent required. Medical Terminology - certificate required (testing completed prior to interview) Minimum typing speed of 40 wpm required (testing completed prior to interview) Intermediate computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook) required. Minimum six (6) months of recent experience in a switchboard, busy multiline telephone, call centre or equivalent required. Demonstrated proficiency in the English language, both written and oral required. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to manage difficult and/or traumatic situations effectively. Ability to function in a dynamic, high-pressure environment, and adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently or alone with minimal supervision in isolated environments. Able to work all shifts as operationally required. Physical Requirements. Frequent bending, reaching, and twisting above and below workstations. Bimanual dexterity required. Occasional lifting/pulling of 10–15 lbs. Prolonged exposure to computer screens. Must be able to use stairs (no elevator or ramp access to the department). Ability to walk long distances within the facility, including to alternate or emergency locations. This position is sedentary in nature and requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time. Ability to perform duties with accuracy in a loud environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent experience in a hospital environment is preferred. Recent customer service experience preferred. MOA/Unit Clerk certification is preferred.

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