Ward Clerk

Prairie Mountain Health
Brandon, MB

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Job details

Full-time
4 days ago

Skills

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Clerical processing
Microsoft Outlook
Electronic medical records
Labelling
Filing
EMR/EHR
Decision making
Organizational skills
Front desk
Progress documentation
Managing patient records
Order entry
Electronic medical record entry
Communication skills
Client interaction

Full job description

QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of Office Administration Medical diploma, Health Unit Clerk certificate with Medical Terminology Course (1 and 2 or equivalent), or equivalent hospital based training
One year of Ward Clerk patient care unit experience in the last five (5) years
Recent evidence in the ability and proficiency in computer skills related to an electronic health record environment
Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications
Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
Demonstrated competence in written, oral and telephone communication skills
Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overview:

Responsible for all clerical duties that are designed to support and maintain the day to day function of the Acute Care unit.

Responsible for maintaining communication within the unit, including answering the telephone, redirecting calls to the appropriate staff, contacting switchboard, paging physicians and ensuring faxes and emails are sent and received in a timely manner.

Responsible for greeting visitors to the unit and assisting with inquiries in consultation with the charge nurse.

Responsible for submitting GRASP (Daily Unit Activity Report) daily to Nursing Office after Charge Nurse reviews information submitted.

Completing electronic and/or paper daily lab orders and ensuring that the lab receives the order.

Enter orders into Orders Communication when received from physicians and ensure the results of all tests are placed into the chart appropriately;

Notifies the nurse of any scheduled appointments for their patients updating Client Care Plan as needed.

Creating patient charts including preparation of labels utilizing the approved standard chart sequence. Responsible for assembling patient charts on admission and dismantling charts on discharge and return of patient records to Health Records.

Responsible for backing the patient charts to ensure that there are sufficient blank physicians orders sheets, interdisciplinary progress notes in each chart.

Organizing patient transfer documentation, on some units this includes booking of the ambulance and assembling relevant paperwork

Use of ADT to admit, transfer and discharge patients throughout the facility and also on final discharge.

Order stationary and ensure that there are sufficient supplies available on the unit.

Other duties as assigned.

JOB INFORMATIONs

Close Date:
Aug 25, 2026 4:00 PM
EFT
1.00
Employment Status:
Full Time Term Start Date: 18th October 2026: End Date:18th April 2028
NOTE: The said term position is a result of a "MATERNITY/PARENTAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE" which may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to a minimum two (2) weeks notice or one (1) pay period, whichever is longer.
Anticipated Shift
Days
Anticipated shift length:
11.625 hour shifts
Wage Rate:
As per collective agreement
Department:
Acute/Single Room Maternity Care
Site:
Brandon Regional Health Centre
Additional Sites:

Location / Home Base:
Brandon
HR Posting Number:
BHCCS263426
Posting Date:
Aug 18, 2026

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