Unit Clerk

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC • Los Angeles, CA

22d • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Clerk provides assistance to the unit as part of a team.

Requirements

• 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.
• Prefer job background which includes people contact, both face-to-face and by telephone.
• 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Basic understanding of computer operations; Windows and word processing (MS Word).
• Ability to readily adapt to the Caminar information system.
• Adhere to professional standards.
• Maintain filing systems
• Perform word processing and typing duties
• Prepare reports and projects
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Perform fiscal activities
• Comply with BHS health and safety policies
• Work as a team member in performing job duties and assignments
• Adhere to professional standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees