Why You Should Become a Unit Clerk

If you are an organized individual with strong people skills and a desire to help others, then you should consider a career as a unit clerk. Getting a unit clerk career started can be as simple as taking a unit clerk course or enrolling in a nursing unit clerk program, like the one offered at Ashton College. There are many benefits to working as a unit clerk. Read on to find out why you should become a unit clerk.

Fair Wages

Although money should never be your primary concern when deciding on a career, it is important to be properly compensated for your work. Fortunately, unit clerks in Canada are paid a fair wage on average.

According to Indeed, the average unit clerk wage in Canada is between $21-$23 per hour. Some unit clerk jobs will pay more or less than this average, but generally speaking, unit clerks make enough to live comfortably in even the most expensive cities in Canada. In 2019, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives declared the living wage for Vancouver, one of Canada’s most expensive cities to live in, to be $19.50 per hour. BC’s average wage for unit clerks sits at $23.75 per hour, which means that even Vancouver is a viable living option for unit clerks.

Job Security

Unit clerks play a vital role in whatever environment they work in, whether it is a hospital, private clinic, long-term care facility, or otherwise. Because unit clerks handle so much vital administrative and clerical work, such as answering and transferring calls, processing physicians’ orders, maintaining medical records, and coordinating patients, they are held in high regard in the workplace and retain a high level of job security as a result.

The demand for healthcare professionals is also increasing. There are more opportunities for unit clerks now than ever before. Entering into a unit clerk career now will provide you with plenty of options for work.

Flexible Schedules

Hospitals are one of the largest employers of unit clerks and these facilities operate at all hours of the day. For unit clerks, this means that scheduling options are not limited to the typical 9-5 structure. In a hospital, you can work mornings, evenings, or even overnight. Having these options available makes it easier to find a schedule that works for you. Additionally, finding someone to trade shifts with when other commitments arise will be easier as well.

If you prefer the 9-5 workday, then private health clinics will meet your scheduling needs better.

Dynamic Work

Unit clerks can find work in a variety of different environments including hospitals, doctors’ offices, long-term care facilities, and more. Not only is there a variety of facilities you can work in, but there is also a broad variety of tasks you will be performing in any given location. Unit clerks are involved in many different aspects of a healthcare facility’s operations from clerical work, to administrative work, and communication with doctors, nurses, and patients. Each day as a unit clerk promises to bring something new.

Personal Fulfillment

Ultimately, a unit clerk’s job is about helping others. Every single task a unit clerk handles, from greeting patients to processing paperwork is all about directly supporting patient care. Seeing the effect of your work is one of the most rewarding aspects of being a unit clerk, and it is why so many unit clerks stay committed to their career path.

Taking the Next Step

If you want to start a career as a unit clerk, then the best time to get started is right now. Apply now for Ashton College’s Unit Clerk course and kickstart your career in healthcare.