Salary Range

The salary range for this position is CAD $30.03 - $30.03 / hour

Detailed Overview

Under direct supervision maintains unit records and supply levels; performs reception and clerical duties related to the operation of the unit.

Responsibilities

- Transcribes physicians orders by copying information, completing required forms and/or entering information into the computer and distributing as required.

- Schedules patient activities such as diagnostic procedures, appointments or transportation by contacting appropriate departments, physicians offices or outside agencies and maintaining related records.

- Maintains patient records according to established procedures by setting up charts, adding or removing forms, and forwarding discharged patient records to Health Records Department.

- Performs reception duties such as greeting and directing visitors, answering the telephone, taking messages, answering routine inquiries or referring as appropriate; opening and distributing mail as required.

- Maintains unit stationary and supply levels by monitoring stock, preparing stores orders, requisitions or stationary orders, completes equipment repair or maintenance orders as directed.

- Orients recent staff and students to unit by demonstrating procedures, answering questions and explaining unit organization and layout.





- Performs clerical duties such as typing, filing and photocopying.

- As required by the department, maintains timekeeping and other staff related records by coding and entering hours to timecards, transcribing rotation hours by copying information onto required forms and/or entering into the computer, according to established procedures. Forwards timesheets, staffing information to staffing/appropriate department.

- As required by the department, maintains relief staff call in list information such as name, telephone number and work availability; contacting staff to fill vacancies as directed.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and ExperienceGrade 12 graduation, completion of the Unit Clerk training course plus one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

- Knowledge of medical terminology.

- Ability to type 40wpm.

- Ability to deal effectively with others.

- Ability to organize work.

- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

- Ability to operate related equipment such as personal computers and meditech terminals.

📌 Nursing Unit Clerk (New Westminster)
🏢 Fraser Health
📍 New Westminster