UNIT CLERK

Unit Clerk Opportunity - Full Time

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.

The Unit Clerk functions as an assistant to the House Supervisor ensuring that all units in the hospital are running at optimal function. This individual works closely with the House Supervisors to manage the clerical functions of all nursing units, visiting hours and other duties assigned by the House Supervisors. This position will be required to work on all units/programs and will be aware of the different duties to be applied to each.

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent; Current CPR certification required
• Bachelor Degree is psychology, social work, education, human services, business or related field preferred.
• Completion of program or minimum of two (2) years experience as EMT, CNA, Medical Assistant, Security Training preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Recognized leadership capabilities.
• Ability to take charge in code situations if needed.
• Ability to make staffing changes when needed and be trained and function in coordinators position if needed.
• Ability to interact positively with patients on a daily basis whose behavior may be difficult, uncooperative or aggressive.
• Ability to perform concentrated and/or complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and/or highly technical situations.
• Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions.
• Ability to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principles.
• Ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.
• Expert with computers, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and have a basic knowledge of other computer systems.
• Ability to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.
• Ability to adapt to varying workloads an work assignments on a constant basis.
• Effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Must possess a valid California Drivers License in order to transport patients and/or staff, or drive hospital vehicles.

As one of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.