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Under the supervision of the Unit Manager and in collaboration with the Zone Hand and Wrist Assessment Therapist, The Admin Support IV manages complex referrals within Connect Care, supporting patients throughout their journey from referral intake and triage to surgical waitlist placement.

The Admin

Support IV is responsible for receiving, reviewing, and processing referrals; maintaining referral work queues; coordinating screening clinics and appointments. The position performs advanced clerical, scheduling, data entry, and tracking functions to support timely patient access to Hand and Wrist services.

The Admin

Support IV communicates appointment details, instructions, and waitlist information to patients in a professional and compassionate manner and manages sensitive conversations with individuals experiencing pain, anxiety, or frustration. The Admin IV acts as a liaison between patients, referring providers, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), surgeons' offices, and interdisciplinary teams to support continuity of care.

Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate records in Connect Care and referral databases, monitoring referral status and waitlists, preparing statistical reports, and supporting operational and quality improvement initiatives. This position is zone based with responsibilities within the associated zone leadership.

Description

As an Administrative Support IV,



you will require advanced administrative or specialized skills and knowledge to support complex procedures, practices and initiatives within a department or program.

Classification: Administrative Support IV Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Hand and Wrist Assessment Clinic Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 19-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 20 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $28.49 Maximum Salary: $34.62 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Some post-secondary education.

Additional Required Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year of unit clerk or referral processing experience is required, ideally within surgical specialties. Demonstrated competency in Office software including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Strong skills in communication (written and oral), time management and problem solving. Must type at least 50 w.p.m. Accuracy and attention to detail essential. (Skills assessment may be required as part of the hiring process for qualified candidates.)

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of Alberta Health Services systems and processes including Netcare/ and Connect Care Referral Work queues. Understanding path to care referral management timestamps.

📌 Administrative Support IV (Edmonton)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Edmonton