Unit Clerk I/ II

Behavioral Health Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,375 - 33,572; Full time

Job summary

Behavioral Health Services in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an experienced Unit Clerk I/II for full-time daytime role in the Swing shift. The position offers an hourly salary range of $18.42 to $24.37 and requires accurate data entry, filing, and basic word processing within a healthcare environment.

The successful candidate will maintain filing systems, assist in report preparation, and collaborate with clerical staff while adhering to safety policies and professional standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 2 years related office experience or 1 year substitute with Certificate in Office skills.
• Data entry and word processing experience; capable of learning computer systems within 3 months.
• Strong communication, writing, record keeping and math skills for daily duties.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; bi-cultural, bi-lingual English-Spanish a plus.
• Valid California driver's license and liability insurance if driving.

Responsibilities

• Enters items in files and computer accurately and promptly; maintains accessible filing.
• Performs word processing and typing assignments.
• Helps gather information for reports and projects.
• Communicates clearly with clients, staff, peers and supervisors.
• Maintains filing systems and storage areas; performs inventory and fiscal tasks.
• Complies with health and safety policies and teamwork expectations.

Skills

Data entry

Word processing

Communication

Bilingual English-Spanish

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Certificate in Office skills

Associates or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Caminar information system

MS Word

Windows

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Los Angeles, CA 90059Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $18.42 - $24.37 HourlyJob Shift: Swing

Statement of Purpose

The Unit Clerk I/II provides assistance to the unit as part of a team.

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Enters items in files and computer accurately and promptly. Maintains all files such that authorized staff can easily locate them.
• Perform word processing and typing assignments.
• Assists in gathering information for preparation of reports and projects.
• Ability to recognize personal issues that have an impact on job performance and interactions with staff.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
• Ability to convey respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.
• Maintain well-organized file and storage areas.
• Perform inventory of supplies, replacing and ordering as needed.
• Perform fiscal activities.
• Comply with all BHS health and safety policies.
• Work as a team member in performing duties and assignments.
• Ability to communicate clearly, with clients, staff, peers and supervisors.
• Basic understanding of computer operations; Windows and word processing (MS Word). Ability to readily adapt to the Caminar information system.
• Adhere to professional standards.

Unit Clerk Competencies and Performance Expectations

• Maintains filing systems
• Performs word processing and typing duties
• Prepares reports and projects
• Maintains inventory of supplies
• Performs fiscal activities
• Complies with BHS health and safety policies
• Works as a team member in performing job duties and assignments
• Adheres to professional standards

Prerequisite Qualifications

Following are the qualifications required to perform the essential functions of this position. Qualifications may be subject to modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Well-organized with good alphanumeric filing skills. Bilingual abilities may be required for certain positions.

• High school diploma and 2 years related office experience or will substitute 1 year of work experience if candidate possesses Certificate in Office skills, Associates or Bachelor’s degree. Prefer job background which includes people contact, both face-to-face and by telephone.
• Data entry and word processing experience or will train on the job with the requirement that employee demonstrate a learning curve resulting in computer skills adequate for this position within 3 months of hire.
• Communication, writing, record keeping and math skills adequate for performance of job duties.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, bi-cultural, bi-lingual English-Spanish a plus.
• Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on BHS business.
• Able to stand, stoop, bend, squat, and reach for purpose of performing job duties such as handling materials stocked on shelves, filing, and handling and sorting mail.
• Routinely lift and move items weighing up to ten pounds, is expected to ask for assistance and use dolly or cart for any heavy items.
• Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination adequate to answer telephones, use keyboard, and write messages.
• The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

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