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Job Title


Administrative Support III


Company : Alberta Health Services]


Location : Nanton, Alberta


Created : 2025-07-29


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

### Your Opportunity: This Administrative III Clerk works in collaboration with the other clinic clerks and clinicians utilizing advanced clerical and computer skills, effective communication and priority decision-making to coordinate multiple complex schedules of patients appointments and ensure seamless coordination of patient referrals for a variety of Multidisciplinary Clinicians at the Nanton Community Health Centre (including Physicians, Nurse Practitioner, Public Health Nurses, Home Care Nurses, and various visiting clinics). Clerical duties include but are not limited to: Greeting patients- updating and verifying demographics, reception/switchboard duties, booking follow up/call back appointments, the coordination of patient referrals, scanning and preparation of records into Electronic Medical Record (EMR)-for requested release- internal/external transfers (legal, insurance, chart transfers), and linking electronic results to patient charts utilizing predetermined key words. Additionally, the role expectation includes other basic clinical functions that can be safely performed by an unregulated clinic assistant after appropriate learning has been achieved. Examples of such include: obtaining and recording vital signs, preparing patients/equipment/supplies for physician visits, assisting with patient movement within the clinic, wiping surfaces of treatment areas between patients, ordering and restocking supplies, the application and removal of 24hr BP monitors, and generally contributing to efficient processes that optimize the patient/professional clinic visit experience. Some limited point of care testing is also required including urinalysis, pregnancy tests, and eye exams. This position is part of Primary Care Alberta. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Primary Care Alberta. ### Description: As an Administrative Support III, you will require advanced administrative or specialized skills and knowledge to support complex procedures, practices and initiatives within a department or program. - **Acute Care Alberta:** N - **Primary Care Alberta:** Y - **Recovery Alberta:** N - **Classification:** Administrative Support III - **Union:** AUPE GSS - **Unit and Program:** Nanton Community Health Centre - **Primary Location:** Nanton - **Location Details:** As Per Location - **Multi-Site:** Not Applicable - **FTE:** 0.00 - **Posting End Date:** 25-JUN-2025 - **Employee Class:** Casual/Relief - **Date Available:** 14-JUL-2025 - **Hours per Shift:** 7.75 - **Length of Shift in weeks:** Varies - **Shifts per cycle:** Varies - **Shift Pattern:** Days - **Days Off:** Other - **Minimum Salary:** $23.53 - **Maximum Salary:** $28.60 - **Vehicle Requirement:** Not Applicable **Required Qualifications:** Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. **Additional Required Qualifications:** Experience working in a primary care clinic setting within the last 2 years. Recent relevant experience working in a rural facility or ambulatory care setting may be considered. Must have excellent computer skills and knowledge of programs (Connect Care, Microsoft Office, Netcare, Alberta Referral Directory (ARD). Demonstrated self-initiative, the ability to work as a member of a team, and to request and accept direction as required. Effective interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families and team members. Well-developed time management skills. Must be able to withstand standing and walking for long periods of time and able to physically assist/lift patients transferring to and from exam tables. **Preferred Qualifications:** Unit Clerk/Medical Office Assistant (MOA) Certificate or equivalent education/experience (Medical terminology course) an asset. Experience with an EMR and patient registration software (Clinibase/Connect Care) within the last 2 years preferred. #### Please note: _All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated._ #### Security Screening: _A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS._