Nursing Unit Administrative Specialist

Acadia Healthcare; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a unit clerk to manage general communications on nursing units, including telephone and written inquiries. The role involves assembling patient charts, maintaining records, and coordinating administrative tasks across units.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, healthcare exposure, and strong customer service and clerical skills. CPR and de-escalation certification are often required, with training provided on hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• Customer service and administrative/clerical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and maintain patient charts for admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Answer phones in a professional and timely manner and direct calls or take messages.
• Maintain patient records and administrative reports.
• Perform clerical duties relating to updating, organizing and communicating information on a nursing unit.
• Coordinate administrative work within the unit and with other units/departments.
• Report pertinent information to the immediate supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative tasks

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a unit clerk to manage general communications on nursing units, including telephone and written inquiries. The role involves assembling patient charts, maintaining records, and coordinating administrative tasks across units.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, healthcare exposure, and strong customer service and clerical skills. CPR and de-escalation certification are often required, with training provided on hire.