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Unit Clerk

Milk River, AB · On-site

CA$28.49 - CA$34.62/hr

Visit the spectacular Waterton National Park in just over an hour's drive, and ancient Indigenous ... lab & diagnostic imaging, along with other allied health programs. Description: As a Unit Clerk ...

Alberta Health Services

Unit Clerk

Milk River, AB · On-site

CA$28.49 - CA$34.62/hr

Visit the spectacular Waterton National Park in just over an hour's drive, and ancient Indigenous ... lab & diagnostic imaging, along with other allied health programs. Description: As a Unit Clerk ...

Novamen

Warehouse Operator

Fort Mackay, AB · On-site

CA$37 - CA$40/hr

Keep work area tidy and clean (tools, pumps, lab samples) * Diligent with paperwork (BOLs ... national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

ALS

Laboratory Analyst

Calgary, AB · On-site

CA$25.09/hr

Sample preparation for all analysis done in the organic lab including semi-volatile organics ... Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin ...

Wood Plc

Civil Materials Technician

Calgary, AB · On-site

Prepare field and lab reports * Other responsibilities may include assisting geotechnical and ... national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or ...

TOTAL VISION LLC

$20 - $24/hr

Lab experience in edging, finishing and surfacing preferred. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: * High school ... national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other ...

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Unit Clerk

Alberta Health Services

Milk River, AB • On-site

CA$28.49 - CA$34.62/hr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Your Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity exists in Milk River, Alberta. The Town of Milk River (population about 825) is located about 300 kilometers southeast of Calgary and about an hour southeast of Lethbridge. It is the only place you can reach the US border in 10 minutes' drive! Visit the spectacular Waterton National Park in just over an hour's drive, and ancient Indigenous stone writings only a half hour away! Along with its extremely low land prices, friendly small-town living, and its close proximity to both Lethbridge and the Canada/United States Border, and the warm Southern Alberta chinooks, Milk River is an attractive place to call home. Serving the farming and ranching community, the Milk River Health Centre provides a range of health care services to including emergency, long term care, lab & diagnostic imaging, along with other allied health programs.

Description:

As a Unit Clerk, you will be responsible for the efficient flow of communication between health professionals, departments, patients and families while maintaining confidentiality of patient information. You will also be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks which may include reception, greeting and directing visitors, patients and health professionals, maintaining patient records and charts, transcribing and processing physician orders as well as scheduling patient tests and/or treatments. You will also be responsible for performing a range of administrative activities in support of the unit.

  • Classification: Unit Clerk
  • Union: AUPE GSS
  • Unit and Program: Emergency Room; Long Term Care
  • Primary Location: Milk River Health Centre
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 0.00
  • Posting End Date: 03-SEP-2026
  • Employee Class: Casual/Relief
  • Date Available: 13-SEP-2026
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
  • Shifts per cycle: Varies
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
  • Days Off: Other
  • Minimum Salary: $28.49
  • Maximum Salary: $34.62
  • Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Unit Clerk Course or equivalent training program.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.

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