Health Care Technician I - Unit Clerk - Cherry Hospital

State of North Carolina • Cary, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. The Adult Admissions Unit is an inpatient unit serving individuals from the ages 18 years of age and older. The objective of the admission unit is to provide a safe and structured environment for crisis stabilization. Cherry Hospital is a State-of-the-Art Psychiatric hospital located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, serving the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina. Its mission is to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources, striving to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

Requirements

• High school or General Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Successfully pass all required parts of CPI’s Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (as a condition for continued employment)
• Listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation (as required for continued employment)
• Listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (as applicable for continued employment)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terms and abbreviations
• Ability to transfer written information accurately to various forms
• General office skills such as filing and telephone etiquette
• Computer skills/proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Administrative/clerical tasks
• Assist the Clinical Nurse Manager to ensure sufficient documents are available and also with accurate unit record keeping
• Communication across disciplines and hospital departments via phone, email, and writing
• Assisting the CNM to follow up with staff for compliance with required Cherry Hospital training

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $2,000 (contingent on 2025-2026 Budget Approval and eligibility criteria)
• Very competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package
• Loan repayment opportunities
• Employment stability
• Rewarding professional opportunities
• Variety of leave options
• Professional development opportunities
• Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees