Health Unit Clerk
The job outlook for qualified unit clerks is very good due to advances in medical technology. According to the Health Careers Center, job opportunities are expected to be plentiful for health unit clerks, with growth mirroring that of all health care professions.
The learning outcomes include the following:
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To perform receptionist duties such as greeting and checking in patients
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To manage and coordinate scheduling of appointments
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To compile patients’ charts
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To transcribe physicians’ orders
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To prepare birth and/or death certificates
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To record vital signs
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To complete the admission, pre-operative, and post-operative procedures
Career Opportunities
Medical Office Assistant, Unit Clerk, Nursing Unit Coordinator, Nursing Unit Assistant, Health Unit Coordinator
Other Programs at Sprott Shaw College - Victoria
Finance
Business / Management / Office Services
Education
Nursing
Healthcare
Law and Legal Administration
Welcome to the Victoria campus! Sprott-Shaw Victoria is centrally located and easily accessible with a major bus stop at our doorstep, close to Victoria shopping and night life.
As a private education institute for over 100 years, Sprott-Shaw prides itself on providing high quality graduates in many fields. In today’s economy, the focus is on transferable skills and employees need to be able to fill many roles. From the admissions process to graduate placement services, Sprott-Shaw in Victoria works hard to serve the needs of its community by simplifying the steps needed to get started on a new career.
Sprott-Shaw in Victoria collaborates closely with many employers to ensure our training not only meets their needs, but surpasses their expectations. Employers frequently visit the campus and give HR seminars to the students on how to apply to their organization. This combined with the career planning programs that are in place at the campus, allows the students access to the important people making decisions on their future. Students are also shown the secrets of getting in the door.
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Sprott Shaw College - Victoria:2621 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8T 4M2, Canada