Unit Clerk - Comprehensive Recovery Services | Western Psychiatric Hospital

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UPMC's Comprehensive Recovery Services unit on the 9th floor of Western Psychiatric Hospital seeks an Unit Clerk to provide clerical support under the Nurse Clinical Manager. The role involves coordinating patient appointments, handling messages, and maintaining charts and unit supplies.

The position is unionized with a set hourly wage of $16.95/hr, and requires accuracy in data entry, communication, and adherence to unit policies. Evening and weekend coverage may be required.

Formación

• Clerical, administrative skills
• Ability to handle patient information accurately
• Strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy
• Good communication and telephone etiquette

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate patient appointments, evaluations, consultations, and escorts (verified by RN).
• Obtain patient reports from the computer (e.g., dietary list, laboratory orders).
• Answer the telephone and deliver messages.
• Sort unopened mail and place in designated boxes.
• Maintain unit supplies and equipment.
• Maintain database for admission and discharge information.
• Manage patients' medical records/charts per policy and procedure.
• Provide clerical coverage to other nursing units as directed by management.

Descripción del empleo

The Unit Clerk will provide clerical support for the Comprehensive Recovery Services department on the 9th floor of Western Psychiatric Hospital, as directed by the Nurse Clinical Manager, or designee, using specified procedures.

Comprehensive Recovery Services (CRS) is a 29-bed unit which provides comprehensive specialized services to individuals diagnosed with suffering from Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, and related psychotic illnesses.

This is a Union position with a set pay rate of $16.95/hr.

Responsibilities:

Patient Coordination

• Request and log patient appointments, evaluations, consultations, and escorts (verified by RN).
• Obtain various patient reports from the computer (e.g., dietary list, laboratory orders).

Communication

• Answer the telephone and deliver messages.
• Sort unopened mail and place in designated boxes.

Supplies and Equipment

• Maintain unit supplies and equipment.

Data Management

• Maintain database for admission and discharge information.
• Manage patients' written medical records/charts as per policy and procedure.

Clerical Support

• Provide clerical coverage to other nursing units as directed by the Manager of Clinical Support Services.
• Complete photocopying and faxing as requested.