UNIT CLERK - FT

UHS•Torrance, CA

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Del Amo Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of UHS, offers a safe and compassionate environment for individuals looking for hope and healing from emotional, psychiatric and addiction issues. Del Amo Behavioral Health offers a wide range of options, including inpatient, outpatient and specialty programs that includes children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Whether addressing the needs of adults, adolescents or children, we are committed to providing our patients with treatment to help them find recovery that endures. Our patients receive the same quality treatment from our thoughtful and compassionate team no matter the level of care. Learn more and apply today by visiting our website at: www.delamohospital.com The Unit Clerk is responsible for the clerical functions of a behavioral health unit. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, and supporting the clinical team through effective paper flow, communications and record keeping. Performs related tasks as requested by the House Supervisor/Charge Nurse, such as answering the phones, filing, audits, and performance improvement requiring limited supervision. Faxes and/or mails appropriate documentation as needed. Always safeguards and preserves the confidentiality of patient identifiable information in accordance with hospital and departmental policy. Never discusses or releases patient identifiable information unless properly authorized to do so. Refrains from reading or discussing patient information with others except as necessary to carry out departmental tasks. Collaborates with hospital personnel and medical staff to ensure optimal patient care. Assumes and/or performs additional duties as requested. May assist in patient care duties and rounds completion as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Current CPR certification required
Must be able to interact positively with patients whose behavior may be difficult, uncooperative or aggressive
Must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis
Must be able to perform concentrated and/or complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and/or highly technical situations
Must be able to work successfully under highly stressful conditions
Must be able to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principles
Must be able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures
Must be able to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion
Must have effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbal.
Must possess a valid California Driver’s License in order to transport patients and/or staff, or drive hospital vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a psychiatric setting preferred

Responsibilities

Maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment
Supporting the clinical team through effective paper flow, communications and record keeping
Answering the phones
Filing
Audits
Performance improvement requiring limited supervision
Faxes and/or mails appropriate documentation as needed
Safeguards and preserves the confidentiality of patient identifiable information in accordance with hospital and departmental policy
Collaborates with hospital personnel and medical staff to ensure optimal patient care
Assumes and/or performs additional duties as requested
May assist in patient care duties and rounds completion as assigned