Unit clerk careers
BC Cancer is hiring unit clerks across British Columbia. You can build your career while supporting patients through their cancer journey at one of our six regional cancer centres: Prince George, Kelowna, Abbotsford, Surrey, Victoria and Vancouver.
Unit clerks play an important role on the care team. They support patient admissions and referrals, manage medical records, process provider orders, and work closely with the clinical teams, doctors and community partners. Their work helps ensure patients receive timely and coordinated care.
Unit clerks bring strong organizational skills, careful attention to detail and compassionate communication to their work. They manage many tasks at once while staying calm and kind with colleagues, patients and families. They also look for better ways to work, while always keeping people first.
BC Cancer offers many opportunities for growth. Unit clerks can explore leadership and education roles, including supervisory and clerical educator roles. You can also enjoy a healthy work-life balance, with Monday-to-Friday schedules and staggered times for day shifts.
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Training and orientation
BC Cancer provides thorough training and support for unit clerks. All new hires receive a complete orientation, including technical onboarding, CST training, in-clinic training, and site-specific orientation.
Thinking of continuing your education while you work?
Some centres offer paid education opportunities. For more information, email careers@bccancer.bc.ca.
We offer moving reimbursement to eligible candidates to help cover costs when relocating to British Columbia, Canada.
- Finished grade 12 and understand basic medical terms
- Completed an approved Nursing Unit Clerk program
- One year of recent, related work experience, or a mix of education, training and experience that matches this requirement
BC Cancer does not accept medical office assistant (MOA) certification for this role. Unit clerks handle doctors' orders and must understand medical protocols and treatments. MOAs usually do a wider range of administrative work and clinic support tasks, such as general clerical work and basic appointment booking.
BC Cancer unit clerks can work in many different areas. These include System Therapy, Radiation Therapy, Radiation and Medical Daycare units, Surgical Oncology , Ambulatory Clinic, Research Labs and Clinical Trials.
"If you like a busy environment, you aren't afraid to communicate with staff and patients, keen on the small details [and are] self-organized…. If you are interested in making a difference in patients' lives, this is a job for you!"
Sandra Lima, Nursing Unit Coordinator, BC Cancer - Vancouver
