Unit Clerk - Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit

Natchaug Hospital • Mansfield, CT

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About The Position

The Unit Clerk in the Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health unit assists in non-clinical procedures and activities that are necessary to the operation of an organized nursing unit. This includes organizing and maintaining patient records, providing support to clinical staff in accessing medical records and retrieving documents, and performing clerical tasks required to support the functioning of the unit. Responsibilities also include supporting administrative departments, managing supplies, filing, and the completion and delivery of paperwork. The Unit Clerk will assist and support the hospital's contracted providers to ensure client access and service provision, coordinate client transportation and consult appointments as needed for clients and families, and provide telephone and unit desk coverage for unit, clinical, and medical staff. Reception desk coverage may also be required upon request.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in a health care setting is a plus.
• Experience with an electronic medical record, patient billing system, or similar software product preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Current Connecticut Driver's License.
• Must be computer proficient with excellent keyboard skills.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and maintains patient records.
• Provides support to clinical staff in accessing medical records and retrieving documents.
• Performs clerical tasks required to support the functioning of the unit.
• Supports administrative departments, manages supplies, and files paperwork.
• Assists and supports the hospital's contracted providers to ensure client access and service provision.
• Coordinates client transportation and consult appointments as needed.
• Provides telephone and unit desk coverage for unit, clinical, and medical staff.
• Provides reception desk coverage upon request.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%.
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire.
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages - movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED