Unit Clerk Full-time Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM - Acadia Healthcare : Job Details

Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for general communications on the nursing units, including telephone and written communication.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assemble and maintain patient charts for admissions, transfers and discharges per facility policy.

• Answer phones in a professional and timely manner and direct calls to appropriate individuals and/or take messages.

• Maintain patient records and administrative reports.

• Perform a variety of clerical duties relating to updating, organizing and communicating information on a nursing unit.

• Coordinate administrative work within the unit as well as with other units and departments.

• Report pertinent information in a timely manner to the immediate supervisor.

• Respond to inquiries and requests from staff and patients.

• Perform maintenance tasks relating to chart order, chart accuracy and chart current data.

• Stock units with office and medical supplies and prepare requisitions to maintain established inventories, as required.

• Fax and photocopy information, as needed.

• Deliver incoming and outgoing mail to the units and distribute announcements and post memos.

• Obtain lab, x-ray and consult reports, as needed.

• Identify and report equipment or environmental problems promptly for correction.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience in healthcare setting preferred.

• Customer service and administrative/clerical skills required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Our Full-time benefit package offers the following:

• Competitive Salary

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays (8 Total)

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

• FSA & HSA Plans

• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Discount Program

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Many employee-centered events throughout the year!

Starting hourly rate: $24 in accordance with CA law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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