Unit Clerk - Ambulatory Care

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations. Under the general supervision of the Manager, Health Services, the Unit Clerk acts as a member of the health care team, performing clerical, receptionist, and related duties as directed to support the operations of the patient care unit. The Unit Clerk demonstrates a commitment to the values, vision, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Requirements

• Completion of high school education, Manitoba Standards, required.
• Successful completion of a recognized Unit Clerk training program required.
• Medical terminology required.
• General administrative and secretarial skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to duties of the position.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to operate information technology equipment as required, e.g., fax, photocopier, computer, etc.
• Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.
• Must be able to function effectively in a stressful environment with frequent interruptions.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated individuals.
• May encounter exposure to disease, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, etc.
• Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.
• Security check must have been obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing clerical, receptionist, and related duties as directed to support the operations of the patient care unit.
• Demonstrating a commitment to the values, vision, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Benefits

• Information and/or training will be provided within the probation period for the following: Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions).
• Information and/or training will be provided within the probation period for the following: Regional, site and unit policies and procedures.
• Information and/or training will be provided within the probation period for the following: Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.

What This Job Offers

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