Unit Clerk

Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral healthcare is seeking a dedicated Unit Clerk to join their dynamic inpatient team. This role involves performing clerical duties, maintaining patient charts, and ensuring effective communication within the unit. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a compassionate team dedicated to improving mental health and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a supportive and rewarding setting.

Qualifications

• High school level reading, writing, and mathematic skills required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Communicates appropriately with healthcare staff.
• Maintains chart order and accuracy.
• Assists in patient admissions and discharges.

Skills

Good telephone and oral communication skills

Legible handwriting

Ability to concentrate on tasks in high traffic area

Maintain information in the highest confidence

Good organization and priority setting skills

Strong customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Standard office equipment

Computer

Job description

Description

Are you interested in working in a fast-paced, challenging behavioral healthcare organization? Are you interested in a position that is rewarding and makes a difference in the lives of others? Do you like to be challenged and work in a setting that allows you to grow? Then Alvarado Parkway Institute wants to hear from you!

Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) is a free-standing psychiatric hospital in La Mesa, California with three Intensive Outpatient/Partial Hospitalization Programs. Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) provides comprehensive adult inpatient behavioral health and addictive disorders services in a 66-bed hospital setting located in La Mesa, California. At Alvarado Parkway Institute, we are committed to improving the mental health and well-being of our community. Alvarado Parkway Institute in La Mesa is San Diego County's leading provider of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse care. API offers a variety of Outpatient Services designed to assist patients in functioning at the highest level. API provides Partial Hospitalization services and Intensive Outpatient services. These programs emphasize symptom management, community integration, and prevention of hospitalization or re-hospitalization. Value-added services enhance the patient's treatment experience.

Alvarado Parkway Institute is currently seeking a qualified individual to join our inpatient team as a Unit Clerk. Unit Clerks perform a variety of clerical duties relating to the updating and organization of information on the nursing units; answer the telephone, take messages; stock units (forms and medical supplies, etc.); coordinate work within the unit as well as with other units and departments; maintain logs and report pertinent information; download, log and file lab results from unit printer; set up new admission charts, obtain physician signatures on all appropriate documents and breakdown discharge charts; maintain chart order, chart accuracy and file current data; FAX and photocopy; and participate in “Code Green” and Code Blue” as directed.

Shift: PM (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)

You must complete an application online at our website to be considered for possible employment: https://apibhs.com/careers

Requirements

Unit Clerk Responsibilities:

• Communicates appropriately and clearly with Physicians, Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, and Coworkers.
• Assists in the admission and discharge of patients.
• Maintains chart order, works with Clinicians to obtain signatures, and assures that the chart is current and accurate.
• Retrieves all laboratory results from the printer and brings them to the attention of the Charge Nurse.
• Maintains an orderly environment.
• Assures that units are stocked appropriately with patient supplies and forms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Good telephone and oral communication skills
• Legible handwriting
• Ability to concentrate on tasks in high traffic area.
• Maintain information in the highest confidence.
• Meet deadlines.
• Good organization and priority setting skills.
• Preferred basic data entry skills with some computer experience.
• Strong customer service skills
• Empathy
• Attention to detail.
• Familiarity with organization environment preferred.

Required Education:

• High school level reading, writing, and mathematic skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

• Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
• Vision sees details of objects at close range.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
• Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
• Walk and/or stand for long periods of time (3/4 of the workday).

Conditions of Employment

In compliance with API’s policies and guidelines, all API employees are required to adhere to the following:

Background/Reference Check & Licensure/Certification

• Completion of a satisfactory background and reference checks.
• Employee signed employment non-compete/confidentiality agreement
• Individuals whose position may require licensure, registration or certification must maintain such as current and valid. It is the employee's responsibility to send updated copies to Human Resources before the expiration date. It is the employee's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes or proposed changes in status to licensure, registration, or certification. Failure to do so could result in employee suspension.

Covid-19 and Flu Vaccinations; Medical

• Provide a copy of COVID-19 Vaccination OR have an Exemption Request (Deferred Pregnancy, Medical, or Religious) approved by the API HR Director; and those who have an approved Exemption must undergo weekly COVID-19 testing and observe all other infection control requirements, including face coverings.
• Annual Flu vaccination is required as a condition of hire and ongoing employment. Only those who are allergic to the vaccine or meet contraindications as indicated on the current CDC Vaccine Information Statement shall be exempt from this condition of hire and ongoing employment but are required to wear a mask while inside an API owned or operated building or vehicle during influenza season, Employees must provide physician documentation to support any reported allergy or contraindication. Flu season typically runs between November and March.
• Pass drug and alcohol test performed by Concentra.
• Clear TB skin test or Chest X-Ray at Concentra.
• Complete a satisfactory physical examination at Concentra designed solely to determine your ability to perform the duties of the position being offered.

EEO Statement

API provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.