Unit Administration & Care Coordination Clerk

Wmchealth; City of Port Jervis (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Unit Clerk to support nursing and counseling staff. You will serve as a liaison between the unit, staff, departments, and the public to help ensure smooth patient care operations on the unit.

Responsibilities include answering phones, maintaining patient charts, updating forms, and coordinating referrals and discharges. The role requires basic computer skills and a HS diploma, with BLS certification and CPI preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with computer systems and Word; behavioral health experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; ability to handle multiple tasks.
• BLS certification required; CPI certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones professionally and direct calls to the correct location.
• Prepare and maintain patient charts, including labeling and discharge charts.
• Maintain departmental paperwork and forms; update contact lists.
• Coordinate work orders, track completion, and follow up as needed.
• Order patient care supplies and maintain on-call physician postings.
• Schedule aftercare appointments and transportation as requested by staff.
• Fax referrals and discharge documents as requested; pick up mail daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Word processing

Computer skills

Behavioral health experience

Education

High School diploma

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Unit Clerk to support nursing and counseling staff. You will serve as a liaison between the unit, staff, departments, and the public to help ensure smooth patient care operations on the unit.

Responsibilities include answering phones, maintaining patient charts, updating forms, and coordinating referrals and discharges. The role requires basic computer skills and a HS diploma, with BLS certification and CPI preferred.