What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Clerk position at Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital?
In addition to working with a great team, Bronson offers competitive pay and many other great benefits.
- Three Medical Plan Levels, Dental and Vision Insurance
- HSA with a Company Contribution
- FSA Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401k with a Company Match
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Employee Discount Program
- Generous PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assemble and maintain patient charts for admissions, transfers and discharges per facility policy.
- Answer phones in a professional and timely manner and direct calls to appropriate individuals and/or take messages.
- Maintain patient records and administrative reports.
- Perform a variety of clerical duties relating to updating, organizing and communicating information on a nursing unit.
- Coordinate administrative work within the unit as well as with other units and departments.
- Report pertinent information in a timely manner to the immediate supervisor.
- Respond to inquiries and requests from staff and patients.
- Perform maintenance tasks relating to chart order, chart accuracy and chart current data.
- Stock units with office and medical supplies and prepare requisitions to maintain established inventories, as required.
- Fax and photocopy information, as needed.
- Deliver incoming and outgoing mail to the units and distribute announcements and post memos.
- Obtain lab, x-ray and consult reports, as needed.
- Identify and report equipment or environmental problems promptly for correction.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience in healthcare setting preferred.
- Customer service and administrative/clerical skills required.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
Education
Required- High School/GED or better
Skills
Required- Attention to Detail
