Unit Clerk - General Adult II (Part-time 20hrs/wk) | Western Psychiatric Hospital

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

15h•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Clerk will provide clerical support for the General Adult II unit at Western Psychiatric Hospital, as directed by the Nurse Clinical Manager, or designee, using specified procedures. The General Adult II unit is a 14-bed inpatient unit that treats adolescents from ages 13-18 years of age with primary disturbances of mood, cognition, and behavior. This is a Union position with a set pay rate of $16.50/hr.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Computer experience preferred.
The incumbent must be physically capable of running toward or away from areas where problems are occurring and pushing, pulling, lifting equipment such as wheelchairs, carts, boxes, etc.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Responsibilities

Patient Coordination
Request and log patient appointments, evaluations, consultations, and escorts (verified by RN).
Obtain various patient reports from the computer (e.g., dietary list, laboratory orders).
Communication
Answer the telephone and deliver messages.
Sort unopened mail and place in designated boxes.
Supplies and Equipment
Maintain unit supplies and equipment.
Data Management
Maintain database for admission and discharge information.
Manage patients' written medical records/charts as per policy and procedure.
Clerical Support
Provide clerical coverage to other nursing units as directed by the Manager of Clinical Support Services.
Complete photocopying and faxing as requested.