Unit Clerk I/ II
About The Position
The Unit Clerk I/II provides assistance to the unit as part of a team. This role involves accurate and prompt data entry, maintaining organized files, performing word processing and typing, and assisting with report preparation. The position requires the ability to recognize personal issues impacting job performance, demonstrate ethical and professional behavior, and show respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities. Responsibilities also include maintaining organized file and storage areas, performing inventory of supplies, handling fiscal activities, and complying with health and safety policies. Effective communication with clients, staff, peers, and supervisors is essential, along with basic computer skills in Windows and MS Word, and the ability to adapt to the Caminar information system.
Requirements
- Basic understanding of computer operations; Windows and word processing (MS Word).
- Ability to readily adapt to the Caminar information system.
- Well-organized person with good alphanumeric filing skills.
- High school diploma or 1 year related office experience or 6 months related experience plus education in office skills.
- Data entry and word processing experience or will train on the job with the requirement that employee demonstrate a learning curve resulting in computer skills adequate for this position within 3 months of hire.
- Communication, writing, record keeping and math skills adequate for performance of job duties.
- Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on BHS business.
- Able to stand, stoop, bend, squat, and reach for purpose of performing job duties such as handling materials stocked on shelves, filing, and handling and sorting mail.
- Routinely lift and move items weighing up to ten pounds, is expected to ask for assistance and use dolly or cart for any heavy items.
- Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination adequate to answer telephones, use keyboard, and write messages.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to recognize personal issues that have an impact on job performance and interactions with staff.
- Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
- Ability to convey respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.
- Prefer job background which includes people contact, both face-to-face and by telephone.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, bi-cultural, bi-lingual English-Spanish a plus.
Responsibilities
- Enters items in files and computer accurately and promptly.
- Maintains all files such that authorized staff can easily locate them.
- Perform word processing and typing assignments.
- Assists in gathering information for preparation of reports and projects.
- Maintain well-organized file and storage areas.
- Perform inventory of supplies, replacing and ordering as needed.
- Perform fiscal activities.
- Comply with all BHS health and safety policies.
- Work as a team member in performing duties and assignments.
- Ability to communicate clearly, with clients, staff, peers and supervisors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
