Clerk II

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Big Spring, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Clerk II provides a variety of clerical support services to the Nurse Manger and to Nursing Services Program Supervisor. Performs Moderate (journey-level) clerical work that may include copying, tabulating data, checking documents for accuracy, recording minutes, and maintaining files. Maintains medical equipment, database, and logs. Tracking and troubleshooting various medical equipment around campus. Ability to learn new programs and maintain information and functioning of the program.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Requirements

• Ability to complete assignments independently.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to complete required work withing specific deadlines.
• Ability to read, understand and apply a variety of interrelated instructions.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of researching records to identify and retrieve information.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining files, logs and/or cross reference systems.
• Knowledge of standard purchasing processes and protocols.
• Must possess valid Texas Driver’s License or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date. Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in clerical work, preferably in a healthcare capacity.
• Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age.
• Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, healthcare workers are considered to be at significant risk for acquiring or transmitting hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza. All these diseases are vaccine preventable. As a result, state hospital policy requires employees be vaccinated according to their level of contact with individuals. In the event you choose to not be immunized for the influenza virus, you may be required to wear a mask and take other protective measures.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Assist Nurse Manager and Nursing Services Program Supervisor I in researching and compiling information for reports.
• Completes all clerical duties as assigned including reassignment to other units for coverage purposes.
• All patients, staff and visitors are treated with respect when any interaction is held.
• Compiles, organizes, and tabulates data; performs calculations.
• Demonstrates effective communication when speaking to all co-workers or Department Heads.
• Acts as Data Coordinator for unit and acts as backup to other units and Nursing Administration.
• Provides Support to the Nursing Administration as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality of the hospital’s patient health information.

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees