Unit Clerk Monday- Friday 1st shift- $15.00

Acadia Healthcare; Magee (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join their team. This role involves providing essential support to nurses and ensuring the well-being of patients, particularly children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, capable of maintaining accurate records, and skilled in communicating effectively with both patients and staff. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of young individuals while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Preferred one year of experience with children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Complete diet sheets and document vital signs accurately.
• Assist nurse during medication administration and transport patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Complete diet sheets, perform and document vital signs, heights, and weights on patients accurately and according to schedule; report abnormal readings to nurse.
2. Measure patients' head circumference on admission and PRN (As Needed) accurately and in a timely manner.
3. Maintain daily worksheet, current forms, and proper tab filing in medical charts accurately and in a timely manner.
4. Locate patients for physician rounds and psychiatric staffings promptly.
5. Assist nurse during medication administration.
6. Set up water for medication administration in a timely manner.
7. Assist in transporting patients to appointments and lab specimens to and from clinic/hospital promptly.
8. Transport drug orders to pharmacy and submit requisitions for nursing supplies as assigned.
9. Maintain leave of absence logs (night out) accurately and promptly.
10. Document patient passes in the medical chart accurately and timely.
11. Ensure confidentiality of resident information by verifying caller identity with patient's ID number.
12. Answer telephone courteously and transfer calls correctly and promptly.
13. Respond to lobby buzzer after hours, on weekends, and holidays when relieving security/receptionist.
14. Log and maintain accurate account of all cell phones, counting and signing for them at each shift change.
15. Provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care and interactions.
16. Follow all safety policies and adhere to worker's compensation guidelines.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Required: High School/GED

Experience

Preferred: One-year experience working with children and adolescents with emotional/behavioral disturbances.

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows eager interest and enjoyment
• Detail Oriented: Capable of completing tasks with all necessary details
• Dedicated: Devoted to tasks with loyalty and integrity

Motivations

• Goal Completion: Motivated to perform well through task completion
• Self-Starter: Performs independently without outside help

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