Adolescent Psych - Unit Clerk

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking an Adolescent Psych - Unit Clerk at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery. The role focuses on supporting the care team with organized communication, patient flow, and administrative tasks on the unit.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and BLS certification, with responsibilities including assisting RNs, LPNs, PCTs, and physicians while maintaining efficient unit operations. 1st shift availability is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer experience.
• Strong communication and customer relation skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate efficient operation of the health care unit through organization and communication.
• Assist RNs, LPNs, PCTs and Physicians in the patient care process.
• Perform additional duties within the scope of the role as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer experience

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary

The Unit Clerk shall be responsible to facilitate the efficient operation of the health care unit through demonstration of consistent organizational and communication skills. The Unit Clerk will assist RNs, LPNs, PCTs, and Physicians in the patient care process. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/Experience

High School graduate or equivalent required. Prefer at least 6 months of hospital experience.

License/Certification

BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer experience.
• Strong communication and customer relation skills.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 80% of the workday and mobility 20% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

Adolescent Psych - Unit Clerk

Unit Clerk

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)