Unit Clerk - Mental Health 325

Main Template; California; On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Free CEUs

Tuition Discount

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K

ESOP

Job summary

Telecare El Dorado County Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) in California seeks a Unit Clerk to support nursing, clinical and medical staff. This full-time role on the AM shift involves clerical and technical tasks with daily contact with patients.

The starting wage ranges from $19.28 to $21.61 per hour, with geographic differentials. A high school diploma and health-care experience are required, plus CPR, CPI and First Aid certifications or within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Six months experience as a unit clerk or administrative support in a health care environment.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and EHR.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• CPR, CPI, and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain certification.
• All post-offer checks and clearances may apply

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and technical support to nursing, clinical, and medical staff.
• Interact with members served and coordinate patient-related activities.
• Manage documentation and data entry within the EHR system to support patient care.

Skills

Unit clerk experience

Medical terminology

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

CPR certification

CPI certification

First Aid certification

Education

GED or better

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare

What You Will Do to Change Lives

The Unit Clerk provides support services to the nursing, clinical, and medical staff. Duties are typically clerical and technical in nature and will involve contact with members served.

Shifts Available:

Full-Time | AM | Shifts: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Days: Monday – Friday

Expected starting wage range is $19.28 - $21.61. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• High school graduation or a G.E.D. equivalent
• Six (6) months experience as a unit clerk or administrative support staff in a health care environment
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver’s license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply

What’s In It For You*

• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

The Telecare El Dorado County Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 16-bed locked hospital facility providing acute inpatient psychiatric treatment to adults aged 18+, diagnosed with a serious mental illness.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Qualifications

Education

Required

GED or better.

High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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