Unit Clerk

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides for the administrative support of the nursing department while preparing medical records for new admissions and coordinating clinical appointments and information to/from staff/families and outside agencies. Appropriately support and implement Center's Treatment Philosophy of Dignity, Respect and Understanding within scope of position. Expected to learn the basic knowledge and skills for Collaborative Problem Solving.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and /or abilities required and may include other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values and support the strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan.

EDUCATION/TRAINING EXPERIENCE

• HS diploma or equivalent
• One to three months related experience and/or training
• Two years secretarial experience with basic knowledge of word processing and other applicable programs
• Typing skills of at least 45 wpm

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• CPR; preferred
• SAMA; preferred

THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION

• Assist supervisor with admission, greeting families and directing them to units
• Forward intake calls to intake personnel in a timely manner
• Transcribes doctor's orders/consults on Kardex and MARS for new admissions
• Completes lab request form and schedules appointments for diagnostic exams
• Provides information to other department, families, staff regarding patients
• Performs general administrative duties for nursing and intake
• Files reports ensuring appropriate dissemination of information
• Maintains supply of current forms and orders as necessary

Requirements

As described in job description