Unit Clerk (2024-1072)

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At Carewest, our mission is to support all clients in maintaining their quality of life as they transition through their health care journey. Our core values of Caring, Relationships, Excellence, Accountability and Teamwork guide how we provide care to those who need it the most.

With a strong focus on delivering quality care & safety to our residents & clients we strive to attract innovative thinkers looking for a rewarding career.

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Position Details

Position Status: Casual Location: Rouleau Manor, Nursing BW Hours: 0.00 FTE: 0.00 Shift: Days Shift Times: 0700-1515 Union: Non Union GSS Rate of Pay: According to qualifications and experience PCN: 0

Date Competition Closes: October 31, 2024

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Client Service Manager, this position provides support to the clinical nursing team for MDS assessment scheduling, faxing medication orders and other related medical information, actioning laboratory, radiology and dietary requisitions. Key responsibilities include client chart management, administrative support for client admissions, transfers and discharges, coordination and scheduling of client appointments and transportation and scheduling a wide variety of tests and procedures related to client care (e.g. retrieval of test results).

This position supports the Client Service Manager and nursing staff with administrative functions such as developing, formatting and editing materials for review such as correspondence, reports, memos, minutes, forms, etc., ordering, receiving and maintaining office and medical supplies. As the prime point of contact for clients, physicians and visitors to the Site, this position exemplifies customer service. Responsible for other related duties as required.

Program Summary:

Complex Mental Health Care – a program providing comprehensive care for adults with complex behaviours, whose primary diagnosis includes mental illness, dementia or other cognitive disorders.

Qualifications:

• Unit Clerk certificate is required
  
  
  

Experience:

• Unit Clerk and/or Medical Office experience is an asset
• Intermediate computer skills required (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• This position requires high attention to detail, accuracy and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent customer service, communication and organization skills required
  
  
  

About Carewest:

We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest.

We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow, and excel with us.

Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen. Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.ca.