Unit Clerk - Adult Services
About The Position
The Unit Clerk - Adult Services is a full-time, day-shift position at The Ridge Behavioral Health System, a 110-bed psychiatric hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs, individual counseling, and medication management. The Unit Clerk communicates with patients and visitors while following confidentiality policies, provides general information about the organization and its operations, and inventories and secures patient belongings upon admission.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of general office and telephone skills.
- Excellent organizational, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
- Legible handwriting.
- Ability to handle confidential information and maintain a pleasant, congenial attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Some college coursework toward a degree or a degree in Human Services.
- One to two years of prior experience in front office, administration, customer service, or similar applicable work.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with patients and visitors in accordance with confidentiality policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the organization’s services, operating locations, routine event times and dates, and other information commonly requested by callers and visitors.
- Inventory and secure patient belongings upon admission.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Retention bonus program and referral bonus program where applicable.
- Free parking on premises.
- Free meal with each shift.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
