Unit Clerk (2026-0088)

Carewest Innovative Healthcare • Calgary, AB

112d • CA$24 - CA$30 • Onsite

About The Position

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 Director of Care 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. Complex Care – for frail seniors who require the care of an interdisciplinary team to maintain and improve quality of life in safe, comfortable and supportive environments. Carewest offers a mix of secured and unsecured units.

Requirements

• Unit Clerk certificate is required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Unit Clerk and/or Medical Office experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• MDS assessment scheduling
• faxing medication orders and other related medical information
• actioning laboratory, radiology and dietary requisitions
• client chart management
• administrative support for client admissions, transfers and discharges
• coordination and scheduling of client appointments and transportation
• scheduling a wide variety of tests and procedures related to client care (e.g. retrieval of test results)
• developing, formatting and editing materials for review such as correspondence, reports, memos, minutes, forms, etc.
• ordering, receiving and maintaining office and medical supplies
• exemplifies customer service as the prime point of contact for clients, physicians and visitors to the Site
• other related duties as required

Benefits

• Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer, as per Carewest policy and procedure.
• Adherence to relevant privacy legislation and best practice including HIA, ATIA, POPA, and InfoCare Behaviours, is required.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed