Unit Clerk (Behavioral Health Center)

Signet Health Corporation • Town of Mount Pleasant, NY

1d • 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency diploma. College degree preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively use computer applications, such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software.
• Ability to prepare, organize and maintain accurate records.
• Strong and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently under stressful conditions.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public and professional staff.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED