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Unit Clerk

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Drayton Valley, Alberta

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Alberta Health Services is hiring a part-time Unit Clerk at Drayton Valley Hospital on a temporary contract running to September 30, 2027. The role handles communication between health professionals, departments, patients and families, maintains patient records and charts, transcribes physician orders and schedules patient tests and treatments. Shifts are days and weekends on a 4-week rotation at 0.85 FTE, paying $28.49 to $34.62 per hour.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage communication between health professionals, departments, patients and families
  • Maintain patient records and charts
  • Transcribe and process physician orders
  • Schedule patient tests and treatments
  • Greet and direct visitors, patients and staff

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Accredited Unit Clerk course or equivalent training
  • Strong computer knowledge
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Preferred: previous acute care unit clerk experience

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Acute careCommunication skillsConfidentialitySchedulingInterpersonal skills
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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week30
Scheduleday, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationHigh school (required)

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Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together.

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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, 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
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  • Alberta Health Services
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  • 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 Jobsy2,169
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Job description

Your Opportunity:

Are you looking to expand your administrative skillset while supporting a dynamic team of healthcare professionals? As Unit Clerk at Drayton Valley Acute Care and ER, you are responsible for the efficient flow of communication between health professionals, departments, clients and families while maintaining confidentiality of client information. You will require in-depth computer knowledge and skills which will assist you in maintaining client records and charts, as well as scheduling client visits with staff. Your strong organizational, interpersonal skills and ability to problem solve will allow you to handle multiple tasks in a timely manner in this dynamic and evolving work environment. You can grow your career with AHS while making a significant impact on client and family centred care! Drayton Valley is located in the Central Zone, just 133 km southwest of Edmonton and 172 km northwest of Red Deer. The town has a population of over 7,000. In and around the area are a library, movie theatre, bowling alley, camping areas, 6 golf courses, and a ski hill. The Omniplex encompasses three multi-purpose recreation facilities, all under one roof. Conveniently located in the heart of Lions West Valley Park, the Omniplex is surrounded by six baseball diamonds, a soccer field, the rodeo grounds, a secluded day-use park and a 40-site full-service RV Park.

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.

  • Classification:
    • Unit Clerk
  • Union:
    • AUPE GSS
  • Unit and Program:
    • Medical Nursing
  • Primary Location:
    • Drayton Valley Hospital
  • Location Details:
    • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
    • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
    •  0.85
  • Posting End Date:
    • 19-NOV-2026
  • Temporary Employee Class:
    • Temp P/T Benefits
  • Date Available:
    • 29-NOV-2026
  • Temporary End Date:
    • 30-SEP-2027
  • Hours per Shift:
    • 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
    • 4
  • Shifts per cycle:
    • 17
  • Shift Pattern:
    • Days, Weekends
  • Days Off:
    • As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary:
    •  $28.49
  • Maximum Salary:
    •  $34.62
  • 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:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience as a unit clerk in Acute Care.

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