Behavioral Health Clerk

Naphcare, Inc.•Harvest, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clerk plays a critical role in our continued mission to provide quality healthcare that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least one (1) year experience in a behavioral health care environment.
Experience using Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Effective time management skills.
Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirement.
A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.

Responsibilities

Log requests for offsite and diagnostic studies.
Maintain mental health clinic logs and ensure that appointments are scheduled according to DOC protocols.
Assist nurses and other staff in issuing and tracking minor medical equipment (e.g. heating pads.)
Collect data from ER logs, segregation logs, etc. for monthly QI reporting.
Coordinate the scheduling of on-site specialty appointments (e.g. X-ray, physical therapy, medical-surgical subspecialties.)
Answer telephone calls, take messages and make telephone calls as needed.
Type correspondence, reports or memorandums, as needed.
Maintains roster or appointment book based on scheduled appointments, both offsite and onsite, as needed
Orders, receives and maintains office supplies
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Other duties as assigned by management.