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Hospital Unit Clerk
Are you ready to begin a meaningful career in healthcare administration?
As a Hospital Unit Clerk, you will become an essential member of the healthcare team, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of hospital units and medical facilities. In this role, you will provide vital clerical, secretarial, and administrative support within both public and private healthcare settings.
Your responsibilities will include admitting and registering patients, maintaining accurate patient data, completing data entry tasks, and managing patient charts and records.
By keeping daily operations organized and precise, you will help healthcare professionals deliver timely and effective care, while also ensuring patients and their families feel supported throughout their hospital experience.
As a Hospital Unit Clerk, you will become an essential member of the healthcare team, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of hospital units and medical facilities. In this role, you will provide vital clerical, secretarial, and administrative support within both public and private healthcare settings.
Your responsibilities will include admitting and registering patients, maintaining accurate patient data, completing data entry tasks, and managing patient charts and records.
By keeping daily operations organized and precise, you will help healthcare professionals deliver timely and effective care, while also ensuring patients and their families feel supported throughout their hospital experience.
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Why you should take this course?
If you’re passionate about healthcare and want to play a vital role in supporting hospital operations, this program is the perfect place to start.
In just 6 months, you’ll gain the essential skills to manage patient information, support healthcare teams, and ensure smooth daily operations within hospitals and medical facilities. The training is practical, flexible, and designed to fit into your schedule, with a focus on real-world healthcare practices such as patient admission, medical chart management, and professional communication.
You’ll learn from experienced instructors and graduate with the confidence to step into entry-level roles across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.
This is your fast-track pathway to a meaningful and rewarding career.
In just 6 months, you’ll gain the essential skills to manage patient information, support healthcare teams, and ensure smooth daily operations within hospitals and medical facilities. The training is practical, flexible, and designed to fit into your schedule, with a focus on real-world healthcare practices such as patient admission, medical chart management, and professional communication.
You’ll learn from experienced instructors and graduate with the confidence to step into entry-level roles across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.
This is your fast-track pathway to a meaningful and rewarding career.
What you can expect to learn
Discover What It Takes to Thrive in a Hospital Unit Clerk Role.
Hospital Unit Clerks play a key role in ensuring hospitals and healthcare facilities run smoothly. This career requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to provide professional support to both patients and healthcare teams. Essential skills and responsibilities include:
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Patient Admission & Registration: Greeting patients, completing intake forms, and ensuring accurate registration details are entered into hospital systems.
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Data Management & Accuracy: Collecting, entering, and maintaining patient information to support timely and efficient care.
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Chart & Record Organization: Preparing, updating, and filing patient charts while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare policies.
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Clerical & Administrative Support: Handling phone calls, scheduling appointments, processing documents, and assisting healthcare staff with unit operations.
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Communication & Professionalism: Interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals in a courteous and professional manner, while maintaining patient confidentiality.
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If you are detail-oriented, adaptable, and eager to contribute to the healthcare system, a career as a Hospital Unit Clerk can be both rewarding and impactful.
Where This Diploma Can Take You.
At York College, we’re here to help you unlock your potential and build the confidence to thrive in your career. As a Hospital Unit Clerk, you can pursue opportunities in:
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Hospitals – supporting patient admissions, unit operations, and healthcare staff.
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Clinics & Medical Offices – assisting with scheduling, chart preparation, and data entry.
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Long-Term Care Facilities – maintaining resident records and coordinating administrative tasks.
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Rehabilitation & Treatment Centers – managing patient charts and providing clerical support to care teams.
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Specialty Medical Units – working in departments such as pediatrics, emergency, or surgery.
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Community Health Centres – handling patient intake and administrative support for health programs.
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Private Healthcare Practices – managing appointments, billing records, and patient communications.
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Government or Public Health Agencies – contributing to administrative services that support healthcare delivery.
Certification included.
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Start the program anytime
Progress through the course at your own pace and and learn about:- Patient Admission & Registration Healthcare
- Documentation and Data Entry Patient Chart
- Management & Record Organization Medical
- Terminology and Healthcare Communication
- Scheduling and Coordination of Unit Activities
- Confidentiality, Privacy, and Professional Ethics
- Clerical & Administrative Support in Healthcare
- Settings
Communication and Interpersonal Skills for Healthcare Teams
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Complete the courses & receive a Diploma
Complete your course entirely online at your own pace and earn a Diploma to showcase to current or prospective employers.
We offer leading programs designed to help you succeed.
Video interactions, note-taking, interactive ebooks, self-assessment, certificates, and much more.
Financial Aid
The institution provides financial aid advice to all students looking for ways to pay their tuition.
Advising
Students are encouraged to reach out to us for an advice on their academic progress.
Career Services
Students are assisted with placement and given names and addresses of job opportunities.
Community & Resources
The school's resources community for job postings, connecting with peers and news & updates is available to students.
Frequently asked questions
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Earn your Hospital Unit Clerk Diploma in just 6 months for under $4,000—faster, more affordable, and fully online.
How can I choose my program?
We offer a number of different learning paths, which you are invited to explore and choose the one that best meets your needs. However if you need any advice we are always available to you.
Are there any computer requirements?
In order to
successfully participate in the program it's necessary that
each student has access to:
- A a computer with working speakers and microphone — a laptop or desktop computer is fine!
- A following minimum configurations: CPU:64-bit x86 Intel or AMD Processor from 2011, or later, with full virtualization support with minimum 2GHz or faster core speed.
- To make the most of your Live Online experience, we also recommend:
- A working web cam (it doesn’t have to be the greatest quality)!
- A comfortable desk and chair Noise-cancelling headphones
- A positive attitude!
What can you offer that I cannot get at other schools?
With us, you’ll have the opportunity to learn directly from distinguished professionals in the field. Our strong global presence in education allows students to gain unique insights and experiences beyond the classroom. Students regularly take part in local, national, and international workshops and events, expanding their knowledge and building valuable professional connections.
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Hospital Unit Clerk
Are you seeking a rewarding career in healthcare administration? As a Hospital Unit Clerk, you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth operation of hospital units and healthcare institutions. This position involves providing essential clerical, secretarial, and administrative support in both public and private healthcare settings. Key responsibilities include admitting and registering patients, collecting and managing patient data, performing data entry and clerical tasks, and organizing patient charts to ensure accuracy and efficiency in daily operations.
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