Unit Clerk

Henderson Hospital; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with match

SoFi student loan

Career development

Job summary

Metropolitan Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated Unit Clerk for the day shift in Dearborn, MI. This in-person role provides unit clerical support, welcomes patients as receptionist, and helps prepare charts for admission and discharge paperwork.

You will coordinate with the Clinical Nurse Manager, manage patient records, and keep daily operations running smoothly. A high school diploma or GED and hospital clerical experience are preferred, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a hospital clerical role.
• Excellent interpersonal communication.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to file alphabetically and numerically.
• Effective communication in person, on the telephone and writing.

Responsibilities

• The unit clerk handles clerical functions on the unit and acts as receptionist.
• Prepare charts for admission and assist with discharge paperwork distribution.
• Assist with day-to-day coordination under the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication (in person, phone,/writ)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

UNIT CLERK

FULL-TIME

7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility)

A growing, 144-bed behavioral health facility – Metropolitan Behavioral Health Hospital provides a full continuum of inpatient services across the entire patient population, including specialty programs to serve adolescents, adults, and older adults, and perform behavioral health assessments 24 hours a day. Additionally, programs for co-occurring behavioral health and substance use issues are offered to meet the unique needs of this patient population. The facility provides a robust outpatient program utilizing a combination of group, family, and individual therapy.

For more information, please visit our website: https://metropolitanbh.com/

Position Summary

The unit clerk is responsible for the clerical functions on the unit, acts as a receptionist for the program, and is under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager. In addition, the clerk will prepare charts for admission, assist with discharge paperwork distribution.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in a hospital clerical role
• Excellent interpersonal communication
• Has organizational skills
• Skills in organizing and prioritizing work/time
• Ability to file alphabetically and numerically
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the telephone and writing
• Ability to use standard office equipment
• Ability to read and to write legible
• Ability to work well with others in difficult situations

Work Hours

This is an in-person position for day shift 7a-3:30p. This position requires every other weekend and holiday rotation.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.