Office Support Assistant
About The Position
Western State Hospital (WSH), a state acute-care adult psychiatric facility in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, is hiring two Office Support Assistants. WSH provides inpatient psychiatric evaluation and treatment for adults with severe mental illness from 34 counties in western Kentucky. Employees are part of a team committed to behavioral healthcare for patients. COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for these positions. The position processes and analyzes discharge records, maintains the facility record room’s filing system and historical records, and provides backup support for the hospital’s Release of Information function. Incumbents typically work in an office setting. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, and eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Clerical experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- Skills in organization.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong listening and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Process and analyze discharge records.
- Break down discharge charts and check them for completion.
- Develop, revise, and maintain a complete filing system for the facility’s record room.
- Maintain the historical books and gold cards in the facility’s record room.
- Provide backup for the hospital’s Release of Information function.
- Complete all mandatory regulatory training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
