Interior Health·Williams Lake, British Columbia
Prioritize, process, coordinate, and transcribe physicians’ orders.
Act as a communication link for the unit.
Schedule, book, and coordinate patient/resident appointments.
Assemble and maintain patient/resident charts and input patient/resident data.
Transcribe information into systems such as MARS, Kardex, Careplan, charts, or electronic health record systems.
Perform clerical duties including keyboarding, data entry, filing, compiling, preparing and maintaining statistics, producing reports, delivering and picking up items, maintaining unit supply levels, and meeting minutes.
Maintain timekeeping records for regular and relief staff and submit/enter to payroll systems.
Observe patient/resident call signals and relay messages to appropriate personnel
Grade 12.
Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk Program and Medical Terminology.
One year’s recent related experience (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
Completion of an administered 5 minute typing certificate of 40 wpm within the last 48 months from an approved institution (non-supervised tests are not accepted).
Typing test minimum 40 wpm completed within the last 48 months from a recognized institution.
Nursing Unit Clerk certificate or proof of program completion.
Application includes resume and cover letter with availability to start
Market context
In British Columbia, Nursing Unit Assistant roles are commonly tied to ongoing hospital and unit operations, so demand is often strongest where patient flow and clerical coordination are constant. This role is competitive because employers look for a mix of formal training, recent related experience, and strong communication skills to keep unit records, messages, and workflow organized. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show medical terminology knowledge and recent unit-based experience.