Unit Clerk (Southwest Hospital)

Unit Clerk (Southwest Hospital) Department: Adult Residential Intensive Employment Type: Full Time Location: El Dorado Springs - Southwest Psychiatric Facility Reporting To: Jaime Hansen, April Lamb Compensation: $17.50 / hour Description Keep Care Flowing Smoothly as a Unit Clerk Full-time, benefit eligible position. The schedule is Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm. As a Unit Clerk in our adult psychiatric hospital, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the Wellness Team and ensuring efficient, high-quality patient care. You’ll help maintain organization and communication across the unit through a variety of clerical, scheduling, and coordination tasks that keep our care environment running smoothly. This is a great opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, compassionate, and enjoys being an integral part of a mission-driven healthcare team supporting adults on their path to recovery and wellness. Key Responsibilities Provide administrative and clerical support including filing, scheduling, data collection, and transcribing orders Answer unit telephones and assist with communication across the care team Assemble and maintain patient charts from admission through discharge Prepare and post On-Duty schedules for medical staff Order and maintain unit supplies as neededDocument and distribute committee meeting minutes promptly Provide backup coverage to other clerical positions as needed Support and maintain the Work Therapy program to help residents build job-readiness and engagement skills Participate in ongoing training, facility committees, and the Continuous Quality Improvement Program Assist with physical intervention techniques when required and participate in mandatory overtime Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise High School/GED required. QUALIFICATION(S): WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Medical terminology education or secretarial skills preferred. Computer experience required Must possess cognitive, organizational, and emotional maturity to manage multiple priorities and stressors Must be able to work independently and collaboratively Requires the ability to work effectively and safely with adults who may experience behavioral or emotional crises You’ll Be a Great Fit for This Role if You: Are highly organized and thrive in a fast-paced, team-centered environment Communicate clearly and professionally with staff, patients, and families Remain calm, focused, and supportive in challenging situations Enjoy helping others by ensuring the details behind quality care are handled efficiently Value being part of a team that promotes safety, structure, and healing for every patient #J-18808-Ljbffr Compass Health Network Company