Your Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Rural Supervisor of Health Information Management, the Program Assistant III Role includes Patient Registration: Use of healthcare information systems. Collecting/verifying demographic and insurance information. Applying ID wristbands.

Creating lifetime identifiers for non-Alberta residents. Supporting clerical registration tasks. Reception & Switchboard Duties: Operating switchboard, directing calls, taking messages. Opening/closing the office.

Greeting clients and families. Wayfinding assistance. Managing code phones/alerts.

Health Information

Management (HIM) Duties: Prepping and scanning charts. Managing workqueues. Release of Information.

Professional Expectations: Maintain a positive public image. Ensure confidentiality per organizational and legislative guidelines. Exercise valuable judgment, initiative, and independence. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Description

Description: The Clerk III provides a wide range of clerical support, with varying duties depending on the specified program/department. The Clerk III performs these tasks in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values,



policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE General Support Services Collective Agreement.

- Classification:
Program Assistant III
- Union:
COV AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program:
HIM - Registration
- Primary Location:
St. Joseph's General Hospital
- Location Details:
As Per Location
- Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
- FTE:
0.65
- Posting End Date:
31-AUG-2026
- Employee Class:
Regular Part Time
- Date Available:
10-SEP-2026
- Hours per Shift:
7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
6
- Shifts per cycle:
19
- Shift Pattern:
Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off:
As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary:
$25.72
- Maximum Salary:
$31.25
- Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

Required Qualifications Required Qualifications: High School diploma or recognized equivalent required.

Additional Required Qualifications

One-year related post-secondary certificate.

Typing speed: 40–45 WPM.

Medical Terminology

Certification.

Please note: Classifications Under Review.

Preferred Qualifications

Health Care Administration education.

📌 Program Assistant III (Vegreville)
🏢 Covenant Health Canada
📍 Vegreville