Program Assistant III
About the role
Your Opportunity
Under the supervision of the Rural Supervisor of Health Information Management, the Program Assistant III role includes Patient Registration: Use of healthcare information systems. Collecting/verifying demographic and insurance info. Applying ID wristbands. Creating lifetime identifiers for non-Alberta residents. Supporting clerical registration tasks. Reception & Switchboard Duties: Operating switchboard, directing calls, taking messages. Opening/closing the office. Greeting clients and families. Wayfinding assistance. Managing code phones/alerts. Health Information Management (HIM) Duties: Prepping and scanning charts. Managing work queues. Release of Information. Professional Expectations: Maintain a positive public image. Ensure confidentiality per organizational and legislative guidelines. Exercise good judgment, initiative, and independence. Support scheduled downtimes. Perform other related duties as assigned. Please note: Classifications Under Review.
Description
Description: The Clerk III provides a wide range of clerical support, with varying duties depending on the specified program/department. The Clerk III performs these tasks in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE General Support Services Collective Agreement.
Classification
Program Assistant III Union: COV AUPE GSS Unit and Program: KH HIM Registration Primary Location: Killam Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 22-JUL-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 03-AUG-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $25.72 Maximum Salary: $31.25 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications: High School diploma or recognized equivalent required.
Additional Required Qualifications
One-year related post-secondary certificate. Typing speed: 40–45 WPM. Medical Terminology Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Health Care Administration education preferred.
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About Covenant Health Canada
On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 14,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville.
Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care.
We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.
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Program Assistant III
About the role
Your Opportunity
Under the supervision of the Rural Supervisor of Health Information Management, the Program Assistant III role includes Patient Registration: Use of healthcare information systems. Collecting/verifying demographic and insurance info. Applying ID wristbands. Creating lifetime identifiers for non-Alberta residents. Supporting clerical registration tasks. Reception & Switchboard Duties: Operating switchboard, directing calls, taking messages. Opening/closing the office. Greeting clients and families. Wayfinding assistance. Managing code phones/alerts. Health Information Management (HIM) Duties: Prepping and scanning charts. Managing work queues. Release of Information. Professional Expectations: Maintain a positive public image. Ensure confidentiality per organizational and legislative guidelines. Exercise good judgment, initiative, and independence. Support scheduled downtimes. Perform other related duties as assigned. Please note: Classifications Under Review.
Description
Description: The Clerk III provides a wide range of clerical support, with varying duties depending on the specified program/department. The Clerk III performs these tasks in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE General Support Services Collective Agreement.
Classification
Program Assistant III Union: COV AUPE GSS Unit and Program: KH HIM Registration Primary Location: Killam Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 22-JUL-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 03-AUG-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $25.72 Maximum Salary: $31.25 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications: High School diploma or recognized equivalent required.
Additional Required Qualifications
One-year related post-secondary certificate. Typing speed: 40–45 WPM. Medical Terminology Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Health Care Administration education preferred.
Not the right fit? Search for Program Assistant jobs in Killam, Alberta, Canada
About Covenant Health Canada
On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 14,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville.
Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care.
We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.