What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Clerk position at Apalachee Center Inc?
Apalachee Center, Inc. is best known for helping individuals and families of North Florida succeed in recovering from emotional, psychiatric, and substance abuse crises. Apalachee Center, Inc. provides comprehensive behavioral health services across 8 counties (Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla Counties).
Apalachee Center, Inc. offers competitive benefits for our full-time positions to include health, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long term disability, paid time off, and more.
Overview:
Perform the clerical duties of the inpatient units. Acts as the receptionist and assists with the maintenance of documentation, supplies, and equipment.
ESSENTIAL/CORE JOB-SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Audits and flags charts to ensure all items on admission log are completed and filed; all other paperwork is accurately and completely filled out in accordance with Client Record Handbook Standards. Ensures correct chart order, the presence of patient labels on all forms; forms are complete and correct; adds new forms as needed; notifies appropriate staff of necessary corrective action on a daily basis. Makes labels for client records as needed. Ensures prompt filing of patient information (e.g., labs, assessments, consults, etc.) in patient records.
- Completes final audit, removes flags; ensures correct order, delivers chart to Medical Records within 48 hours) of discharge.
- Inventories and orders unit supplies (forms, linens, nursing supplies, office supplies, patient hygiene items, etc.). Passes supplies out to patients if needed.
- Contacts maintenance via work orders regarding safety issues. Contacts housekeeping regarding unit cleanliness as needed to maintain unit order and sanitation.
Education/Experience:
- A high school diploma or its equivalent.
- One (1) year of related work experience.
- Ability to type at least 35 correct words per minute.
