Unit Clerk (Behavioral Health Center)

Diamond Healthcare Corporation • Valhalla, NY

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Clerk position performs routine clerical and administrative duties related to the day-to-day operation on a secured adult psychiatric unit of the Behavioral Health Center. Work involves contact with patients, their families, and hospital staff. Position is Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency diploma.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Computer proficiency - spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software.
• Strong and professional verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephones, takes messages and responds to inquiries for routine information.
• Provides assistance to hospital staff, patients and their families/visitors, providing information and directions.
• Distributes patient rights booklets and informs patients of same and ensures documentation.
• Completes and processes forms, form letters and other records, charts and activity logs in accordance with established procedures and attention to accuracy.
• Responsible for preparing, compiling, maintaining and reviewing patient charts and records.
• Re-orders supplies and arranges for repair of equipment.
• Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees