Unit Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the Unit Assistant is responsible for providing clerical and patient related support to include: scheduling appointments/consults; preparing examining rooms; assisting patients; preparing charts; performing receptionist duties; assisting in the Records Area; ordering supplies; processing physicians' orders; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Six (6) months experience in a nursing unit.
• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the St. Boniface Hospital Ward Clerk Training Program.
• Knowledge of computer systems.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to retain information which is of a confidential nature.
• Good telephone manner.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt readily to stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physically capable of assisting patients in wheelchairs.

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) months Ward Clerk experience on a nursing unit in lieu of "Successful completion of the St. Boniface Hospital Ward Clerk Training Program" shall be applicable only to those applicants in a "grandfathering" situation - i.e. those who have previous ward clerk experience without having completed the Ward Clerk Training Program. Minimum experience required in these instances shall be one (1) year in total.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling appointments/consults
• Preparing examining rooms
• Assisting patients
• Preparing charts
• Performing receptionist duties
• Assisting in the Records Area
• Ordering supplies
• Processing physicians' orders
• Performing other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED