Emergency Department Unit Clerk

2 days ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Alberta Full-time

Manage emergency department communication and patient records as a Unit Clerk at U of A Hospital, working regular part time nights and weekends.

This Unit Clerk supports UAH Emergency at U of A Hospital. The position coordinates communication among health professionals, departments, patients, and families while maintaining confidentiality. Duties include reception, records management, physician orders, diagnostic scheduling, and unit support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage telephones and direct visitors, patients, and professionals
  • Maintain patient records and charts confidentially
  • Relay admissions, transfers, and discharge information
  • Transcribe physician medication, laboratory, imaging, and treatment orders
  • Schedule diagnostic tests, treatments, appointments, and consults

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 completion or equivalent education
  • Accredited Unit Clerk Course or equivalent training
  • One year recent Emergency Department Unit Clerk experience
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills
  • Recognized medical terminology course and current BLS preferred

Support UAH Emergency through confidential records management, accurate orders processing, and organized communication at U of A Hospital.