Unit Clerk at Covenant Health Alberta

The Unit Clerk is a vital member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, responsible for managing the full scope of administrative operations on designated care, treatment, and unit care areas. Acting as a central liaison among patients, families, and clinical staff, the Unit Clerk ensures timely and accurate communication, documentation, and coordination of care related processes. Unit Clerks apply their knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare systems to support admissions, transfers, and discharges; maintain essential records; and facilitate smooth unit workflow. They also oversee inventory and supplies, assist with scheduling and timekeeping functions, and serve as Downtime Captains during system outages, helping ensure continuity of operations in high pressure environments. In rare or exceptional circumstances, and in the interest of maintaining seamless, efficient, and patient centred care, the Unit Clerk may provide limited assistance to clinical colleagues within the boundaries of their training, skills, and established role. Together, these responsibilities highlight the essential contribution Unit Clerks make in creating an organized, responsive, and reliable care environment that supports patients, residents and the interdisciplinary team. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the CUPE 408 St. Michael's Collective Agreement.

• Classification: Unit Clerk
• Union: COV CUPE 408 (St. Michael's)
• Unit and Program: Seniors Care East
• Primary Location: St. Michael's Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 29-JUL-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 10-AUG-2026
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $26.07
• Maximum Salary: $31.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Must have a Certificate from a recognized training program which includes a practicum component. A course in Medical Terminology is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Additional Required Qualifications

Excellent typing and computer proficiency. Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and solve problems effectively. Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality patient care.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing tasks and responsibilities, adapt to frequent interruptions, and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to respond to patient and family concerns in a professional, respectful, and diplomatic manner. Previous or current experience using Connect Care is considered an asset.