Unit Clerk - Adult Services

The Ridge Behavioral Health System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work with a

Career development opportunities with

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match and stock

Tuition Reimbursement Program, Ret n

Close to Hamburg & I-75

Free parking on premises

Free meal with each shift

Job summary

The Ridge Behavioral Health System in Lexington, KY is seeking a Unit Clerk Adult to join our daytime team. This role supports the hospital's front desk, coordinates patient flow, and ensures accurate documentation.

The Unit Clerk will maintain confidentiality, answer calls, and assist with admissions and daily operations. This position offers a stable, full-time schedule in a community-focused psychiatric hospital serving all ages with comprehensive programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in front office or customer service preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality and document patient information.
• Manage front desk tasks and schedule as needed.
• Keep records organized and secure.

Skills

Office skills

Phone skills

Organization

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Human Services coursework

Job description

Responsibilities

Unit Clerk Adult Opportunity

Full Time, Days

As the only free-standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area, we are here to help. Please join our team as we expand our services to meet the needs of our community.

The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Individual Counseling, as well as Medication Management for all ages. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 39 years.

Job Duties include:

• Consistently communicates within boundaries of confidentiality policies and procedures with all patients and visitors.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of basic organization services and sites of operations, times and dates of routine events and other essential information typically sought from callers and visitors.
• Inventories and secures patient belongings upon admission.

What We Offer You:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program, Retention Bonus Program, and Referral Bonus Program where applicable
• Close to Hamburg & I-75
• Free parking on premises
• Free meal with each shift

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma or G.E.D is required.
• In College/Some coursework toward degree, or degree in Human Services

Experience

• One to two years prior experience in front office, administration, customer service or similar applicable experience preferred.

Other Skills

• Requires knowledge of general office and phone skills as well as excellent organization, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have legible handwriting.
• The ability to handle confidential information and to maintain a pleasant and congenial attitude at all times.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.