UNIT CLERK

KidsPeace; North Whitehall Township (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Student loan forgiveness

Comprehensive benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

KidsPeace in Pennsylvania is seeking a Unit Clerk to support nursing staff and manage clerical duties in a pediatric behavioral health setting. You will assist with data entry for lab results, medications, immunizations, and consults, and transcribe physician orders under RN supervision.

The role includes essential clerical tasks and inventory orders, with a full-time schedule, and opportunities for growth within a compassionate team. Hourly rate listed is $16.25.

Qualifications

• Basic personal computer knowledge and skills.
• Experience with acute emotionally challenged children or adolescents preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification may be obtained during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in provision of client care activities under supervision of RN.
• Provide clerical support to nursing office and data entry of medical information.
• Transcribe physician orders and perform basic office tasks (phones, copying, scanning, faxing).

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical secretarial training preferred

CPR/First Aid certification

SCM certification (observer)

Job description

• Tuition assistance & student loan forgiveness options
• Comprehensive benefits:medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• Paid training program
• Professional growth:ongoing development, training opportunities, and structured career pathways.
• Supportive environment:a collaborative and compassionate team culture.

Position Summary

The Unit Clerk assists the nurse in the provision of client care activities as delegated by and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The position also provides clerical support to the nursing office. The Unit Clerk will assist in the completion and data entry of all assigned medical information for the designated area/center (lab results, medications, immunizations and consults).Under the direction of the nurse, the clerk will assist in the transcription of physician orders. As well as perform basic clerical functions (answering the telephone, copying, scanning and faxing of documents, inventory and ordering office and lab supplies, processing billing forms).

Shifts Available

Full-Time, Monday through Friday 8AM-4PM

Qualifications (Education, Training and Experience):

• High School degree or equivalent required; medical secretarial training preferred.
• Must possess basic personal computer knowledge and skills.
• Experience with acute emotionally challenged children or adolescents preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license preferred. SCM certification (observer), CPR/First Aid certification are required and can be obtained during new associate orientation.

About Us

KidsPeaceis a private charity committed to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have provided psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment, accredited educational programs, and foster care services. Our culture is rooted in compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a dedication to providing hope and healing.

Hourly Rate:$16.25

KidsPeaceis proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity

KidsPeace is the employer of choice in the mental and behavioral healthcare field. As a KidsPeace associate, you can expect the following:

• Competitive compensation structures and the opportunity for associates to gather valuable practical experience and advance careers much more quickly than at other providers.
• Generous paid time off that we actively encourage our associates to use which promotes a work/life balance.
• Tuition assistance and a student loan forgiveness program to ensure that when you work to improve your ability to help our clients, you can rely on KidsPeace to support you.
• Comprehensive benefits package including life and disability insurance as well as pet insurance!
• An organizational culture filled with respect and the comradery of like-minded colleagues who live the mission to Give Hope, Help and Healing to Children, Adults and Those Who Love Them.

KidsPeace is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting workforce diversity.